Power Outages Across Tampa Bay: Recovery Timeline After Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's Impact on Tampa Bay Power Supply
The aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which struck Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, has left many residents in Tampa Bay without power. As of Sunday morning, over 381,000 Floridians are still affected by power outages, with utilities like Duke Energy and TECO working around the clock to restore service.
Current Power Outage Figures
- Polk County: 17,000 residents still without power, restoration expected by Tuesday.
- Hernando County: 3,900 residents affected, majority to have power by Sunday.
- Pinellas County: 281,000 residents awaiting restoration, expected by Tuesday.
TECO reports that 6,000 utility workers are on-site across the Tampa Bay area. In Manatee County, nearly 62,000 customers remain without power. FPL anticipates a 95% restoration rate for its customers by Wednesday in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Expected Restoration Timelines
- Pasco County: Power restoration expected by Monday.
- Polk County: Majority restoration by Tuesday.
- Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties: Full restoration by Thursday.
While these dates are estimations, many residents may regain power before the projected timelines, with ongoing updates to follow.
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