ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After the devastating storms that moved across Central Florida early Friday, Progress Energy Florida has restored electric service to all customers capable of receiving power.
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As of 9 p.m., Progress Energy has restored power to about 45,000 customers who were affected by the severe weather. More than 235 Progress Energy Florida employees and contractors traveled to the hardest-hit areas in Central Florida to help restore power.
"Our crews have worked around the clock to restore power to our customers after this destructive storm," said Jeff Corbett, senior vice president of Energy Delivery for Progress Energy Florida. "We greatly appreciate the patience of our customers in Central Florida."
Customers who have experienced electrical damage to their home -- such as damage to a weatherhead or meter base -- and need a reputable electrician, may contact Progress Energy for referral through its Electrical Contractor Network (ECN). Interested customers should call 1-888-999-8856 and select option No. 2. Each contractor dispatched must meet certain criteria, such as passing a professional and personal background check, meeting insurance and licensing requirements, carrying photo ID in the field and be trained in safety.
Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Progress Energy , provides electricity and related services to nearly 1.7 million customers in Florida. The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., and serves a territory encompassing more than 20,000 square miles including the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, as well as the Central Florida area surrounding Orlando. Progress Energy is the 2006 recipient of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, the industry's highest honor, in recognition of its operational excellence. In 2005, the company also received the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Founder's Award for dedication, commitment and sustained improvement in customer service. For more information about Progress Energy, visit the company's Web site at http://www.progress-energy.com/.
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