Duke Energy Florida distributed around 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 support community preparedness during hurricane season. The company also provided pet preparedness bags with supplies for animals.
The kits included items such as a large, rolling cooler, collapsible water container, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other essentials needed if residents must shelter in place. Pet supplies included travel food bowls, slip leashes, and waste bags.
“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 staff were present at the Sunshine Center to answer questions from seniors about energy efficiency programs and financial assistance options available through https://www.duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
The company encourages residents seeking storm preparedness information to visit https://www.duke-energy.com/StormTips or download resources from organizations like Red Cross.
Duke Energy Florida serves approximately 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida with 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity. Its parent company Duke Energy operates electric utilities serving over 8 million customers across several states.
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