TAMPA, Fla. — As Hurricane Helene makes its way to Florida, PowerOutage.us is reporting that many Tampa Bay residents have lost power.
CURRENT REPORTED OUTAGES | As of 6:10 p.m. on September 26
- State of Florida: 251,883
- Citrus: 16
- Hernando: 3,737
- Highlands: 309
- DeSoto: 3,279
- Hardee: 82
- Hillsborough: 39,135
- Manatee: 32,674
- Pasco: 28,811
- Pinellas: 30,682
- Polk: 3,753
- Sarasota: 35,548
Outage Maps
Phone Numbers
- Duke Energy: Automated outage-reporting system: 1-800-228-8485 or text OUT to 57801
- TECO: (813) 223-0800 or report online here or text OUT to 27079
- Florida Power & Light: 1-800-468-8243 or report online here
- Lakeland Electric: 863-834-4248 or text OUT to 21592
- WREC: Report online here and find your area's WREC phone number
Downed Powerlines
Remember, never touch them, and follow these guidelines:
- Assume all wires are power lines and assume they are energized.
- Always assume that a downed power line is energized and move away to safety.
- Do not try to touch a downed line with your hand or any objects, such as a stick or pole.
- Avoid touching anything or anyone who is in contact with a fallen power line.
- Do not drive over a downed power line.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric lines.
- While some energized wires spark and snap, others may not appear dangerous.
- Standing water can hide energized power lines or other hazards or put you at risk of drowning.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.