Duke Energy Florida increases resource count to 16,000; encourages customers to take appropriate safety measures prior to Hurricane Milton's landfall

Group 1 - Duke Energy Florida is increasing its resources from 10,000 to 16,000 in preparation for Hurricane Milton, advising its 2 million customers to take safety measures [1][2] - The company is mobilizing 16,000 personnel, including power line technicians and damage assessors, to staging sites near the projected path of the hurricane for efficient power restoration [2] - Important safety tips for customers include having a family emergency plan, knowing shelter locations, and ensuring vehicles are fueled or charged [3] Group 2 - Duke Energy Florida owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity and serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida [5] - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, serves 8.4 million customers across multiple states and collectively owns 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity [6] - The company is committed to a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with investments in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources [7]