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 ongoing effort to help residents prepare for hurricanes. The kits included items such as a rolling cooler, collapsible water container, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other supplies needed if sheltering in place becomes necessary. Pet preparedness bags were also provided, containing travel food bowls, slip leashes, waste bags and other pet essentials.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, said: “Duke Energy Florida has deep roots in St. Pete, including thousands of current employees and retirees who call this city home. 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.”
Florida Council on Aging president Erin McLeod commented: “Working with corporate partners like Duke Energy Florida has such an impact on older adults across the state. 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.”
In addition to distributing kits, Duke Energy’s customer care team was present at the Sunshine Center to answer questions from seniors and provide information about energy efficiency programs and financial assistance options available through their website (https://www.duke-energy.com/HereToHelp).
Residents can find more storm preparedness resources at https://www.duke-energy.com/StormTips or by downloading emergency apps such as those offered by the Red Cross.
Duke Energy Florida operates across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida and supplies electricity to 2 million customers. Its parent company Duke Energy serves millions more across several states.
