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 remainder of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The kits included items such as rolling coolers, collapsible water containers, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other essentials needed if residents must shelter in place. Pet preparedness bags containing travel food bowls, slip leashes, and waste bags were also provided.
The distribution event was supported by Duke Energy Florida volunteers who focused on assisting local seniors aged 60 and older. The company’s customer care team was present at the Sunshine Center to answer questions and direct attendees to resources related to energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. More information about these programs can be found at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
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.”
Erin McLeod, president of the Florida Council on Aging (FCOA), added: “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.”
Residents seeking storm preparedness information can visit duke-energy.com/StormTips or download the Red Cross Emergency mobile app.
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 (NYSE: DUK), is one of America’s largest energy holding companies with electric utilities serving 8.4 million customers across six states and natural gas utilities serving 1.7 million customers.
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