Duke Energy Florida distributed about 400 “Shelter in Place Kits” and several pet preparedness bags to seniors at the Enoch Davis Center and the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg. The initiative aims to help residents prepare for the remainder of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
The kits, provided by Duke Energy Florida volunteers, included items such as a large rolling cooler, collapsible water container, shelf-stable food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other essentials for sheltering in place. Pet owners received travel food bowls, slip leashes, waste bags, and related supplies.
“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’s customer care team was present at the Sunshine Center to answer questions from seniors about available resources such as energy efficiency initiatives and financial assistance programs. Information about these programs can be found at https://www.duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
Residents seeking storm preparedness information can visit https://www.duke-energy.com/StormTips or download the Red Cross Emergency mobile app.
Duke Energy Florida operates as a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity and provides electricity to 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida.
Duke Energy is one of America’s largest energy holding companies based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its electric utilities serve more than 8 million customers across six states and own over 54 gigawatts of capacity. The company is investing heavily in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources such as natural gas, nuclear power, renewables, and energy storage technologies.
Further information about Duke Energy is available at https://www.duke-energy.com/ or through its social media channels.
