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 efforts to help residents prepare for the ongoing hurricane season. The company also provided pet preparedness bags with items such as travel food bowls, slip leashes, and waste bags.
The kits given to seniors aged 60 and above included a large rolling cooler, collapsible water container, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other essential supplies needed for sheltering in place during storms.
“Duke Energy Florida has deep roots in St. Pete, including thousands of current employees and retirees who call this city home,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “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.”
“Working with corporate partners like Duke Energy Florida has such an impact on older adults across the state,” said Florida Council on Aging president Erin McLeod. “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.”
Duke Energy Florida’s customer care team was present at the Sunshine Center to answer questions from seniors and provide information about available resources. These include energy efficiency programs and financial assistance options. More details can be found at https://www.duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
Residents seeking storm preparedness tips can visit https://www.duke-energy.com/StormTips or download the Red Cross Emergency mobile app.
Duke Energy Florida serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida with 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity. Its parent company, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides electricity to 8.4 million customers across six states and operates 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity nationwide. The company is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
More information about Duke Energy is available at https://www.duke-energy.com/ or through its news center.
