Hurricane Milton: Tracking power outages across Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — PowerOutage.us is reporting that many Tampa Bay residents have lost power after Hurricane Milton impacted the area.

CURRENT REPORTED OUTAGES | As of 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 14

• 	Total Customers	Power Outages
  State of Florida	11,551,814	353,978
  Citrus	96,710	975
  Hernando	105,628	1,389
  Highlands	65,893	352
  DeSoto	19,314	112
  Hardee	9,665	2
  Hillsborough	709,308	149,776
  Manatee	260,863	30,793
  Pasco	321,993	17,837
  Pinellas	568,672	81,045
  Polk	379,369	8,654
  Sarasota	299,578	27,955
  Tampa Bay Combined	2,836,993	318,890

UPDATE 10/12/2024:
Duke Energy said Friday afternoon that they estimate power will be restored to customers in Pasco and Pinellas Counties by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15. For residents in Citrus, Hernando, Polk, and Highlands Counties, service should be restored by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 13.

TECO released estimated restoration dates for essentially all Tampa Electric customers by the following dates:

• Monday, 10/14 (by 11:59 p.m.): Customers in Pasco County
• Tuesday, 10/15 (by 11:59 p.m.): Customers in Polk County
• Thursday, 10/17 (by 11:59 p.m.): Customers in Hillsborough, Pinellas Counties
• Thursday, 10/17 (by 11:59 p.m.): Customers in Hillsborough, Pinellas Counties (55 percent of customers by Sunday, 75% restored by Tuesday)

Lakeland Electric estimates that power will be restored to all customers by Friday, October 18th. Areas that are not flooded are anticipated to have power restored by Tuesday, October 15th.
FPL says that power should be restored to 90% of customers by the end of the day on Monday.

Outage Maps

• Duke Energy
• TECO
• Florida Power & Light
• Lakeland Electric
• WREC

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.