Duke Energy Florida distributed about 400 “Shelter in Place Kits” to seniors at the Enoch Davis Center and the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg as part of its ongoing efforts to help local residents prepare for the hurricane season. The event also included the distribution of pet preparedness bags.
The kits provided by Duke Energy Florida volunteers included items such as a rolling cooler, collapsible water container, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other supplies needed for sheltering in place. For seniors with pets, travel food bowls, slip leashes, waste bags, and similar items were offered.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, stated: “Duke Energy Florida has deep roots in St. Pete, including thousands of current employees and retirees who call this city home. After last year’s devastating storms, it’s extremely important to me, as it is to everyone in our company, that our residents are prepared for whatever may come our way in the months ahead. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support so many seniors and appreciate the collaboration with the city of St. Petersburg and the Florida Council on Aging.”
Florida Council on Aging president Erin McLeod said: “Working with corporate partners like Duke Energy Florida has such an impact on older adults across the state. FCOA is proud to serve as a conduit between the agencies that touch thousands of older adults’ lives and the businesses that have a strong desire to make a difference.”
Representatives from Duke Energy Florida’s customer care team were available at one location to answer questions about energy efficiency programs and financial assistance options for seniors. Information about these resources can be found at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
For storm preparedness tips or guidance on emergency planning during hurricane season, additional information is available at duke-energy.com/StormTips or through resources such as the Red Cross Emergency mobile app.
Duke Energy Florida operates across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida and supplies electricity to two million customers with an energy capacity of 12,300 megawatts.
Duke Energy serves over eight million electric utility customers across several states and provides natural gas service to 1.7 million customers while investing in upgrades for grid reliability and cleaner energy generation sources.
