--- title: FPU News | Storm Update description: Follow FPU News for storm-related updates and safety information. image: https://enews.fpuc.com/hubfs/FeatureImage_corp-hurricane-safety-1.jpg --- [![Florida Public Utilites](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/file-1241850734-jpg/images/corpNav_FPUIcon.jpg "Florida Public Utilites")](http://www.fpuc.com/?hsLang=en) - [Natural Gas](http://www.fpuc.com/naturalgas?hsLang=en) - [Electricity](http://www.fpuc.com/electric?hsLang=en) - [Propane](http://www.fpuc.com/propane?hsLang=en) - [About FPU](http://www.fpuc.com/about/) - [News & Events](http://www.fpuc.com/news-events/) - [Pay / Manage Account](http://www.fpuc.com/payments/payment-methods-info/) - [Contact Us](http://www.fpuc.com/customer-service/contact-us/) [![chpk\_bird.png](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/chpk_bird.png?width=26&height=21&name=chpk_bird.png "Florida Public Utilites")](http://www.fpuc.com/?hsLang=en) ![24JF - FPU Hubspot Banner - Stay informed. Stay safe. (2000 x 250 px)](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/24JF%20-%20FPU%20Hubspot%20Banner%20-%20Stay%20informed.%20Stay%20safe.%20(2000%20x%20250%20px).png?width=2000&height=250&name=24JF%20-%20FPU%20Hubspot%20Banner%20-%20Stay%20informed.%20Stay%20safe.%20(2000%20x%20250%20px).png "24JF - FPU Hubspot Banner - Stay informed. Stay safe. (2000 x 250 px)") # **Storm Updates** Visit this page for storm-related updates and safety information. # *\*\*\*New updates will be provided as information becomes available\*\*\**   **\[October 11, 2026 - 7:30 a.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** **Restoration Progress Nears Completion**  Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our crews and utility partners, we have restored power to more than 6,000 additional customers since our last update. Our teams worked through the night to safely complete repairs and testing at the substation serving the majority of affected customers. With less than 1% of customers without power, we are in the final stages of restoration and remain committed to restoring service to every customer as safely and quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience throughout the restoration process. For the small number of customers still without power, please know our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service.  If nearby power is restored but yours remains out, report it again at fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/ or 800-427-7712. Have flooded or damaged electrical equipment inspected before use. Continue to avoid downed lines, floodwater and damaged equipment.   ---   **\[October 10, 2026 - 8:30 p.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** **Restoration Progress Continues** We are working closely with our utility partners to restore the substation which supplies power to the majority of our customer still without power. The team plans to work through the night to ensure the substation is working safely and ensure reliable power restoration for our customers. After attempts to repair a damaged switch, the crew determined it must be replaced, which is arriving from Pensacola soon. Testing for newly installed equipment is underway and we continue to work on all restoration needs customers in Jackson, Liberty and Calhoun counties.  To report an outage, visit [Report an Electric Outage](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) or call 800-427-7712. ---   **\[October 10, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** **Restoration Progress Continues** Restoration efforts continue across FPU's service area. Crews continue to work on damaged feeder lines, remove debris, and make repairs throughout impacted areas, with priority given to critical community infrastructure, including public health and safety organizations. A key focus of our restoration efforts remains the transmission substation affecting a significant portion of the current outages. We are encouraged by the progress made in recent hours and will continue working with our utility partners to restore service as safely and quickly as possible. To report an outage, visit [Report an Electric Outage](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) or call 800-427-7712. ---   **\[October 10, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** **Restoration Efforts Continue** FPU crews are assessing damage across Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty counties and working to restore power safely. Crews are addressing damaged feeder lines, removing debris, and making repairs throughout impacted areas, with priority given to critical community infrastructure, including public health and safety organizations. Restoration efforts are also underway across the broader electric system to prepare for service restoration. A significant portion of current outages depends on the restoration of a transmission substation that supplies the area and is being repaired in coordination with our utility partners. You may not see crews directly in front of your property, but damage assessment and restoration work is actively underway across the system. Please keep roads clear and stay away from downed power lines, floodwaters and damaged equipment. Restoration estimates will be shared when confirmed. To report an outage, visit [Report an Electric Outage](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) or call 800-427-7712. ---   **\[October 10, 2026 - 5:00 a.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** We are aware of widespread power outages resulting from the recent storm activity. Due to high winds, repairs will not begin until Saturday morning, as soon as it is safe to do so. To report an outage or check active outages, please visit: **[https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/)**   ---   **\[October 9, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** Florida Public Utilities (FPU) is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias and preparing for potential impacts to our service areas. Isaias is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, storm surge and flooding. The forecasted path of the storm suggests portions of our FPU service territory may be impacted. We are prepared to respond to any potential service interruptions that may result from heavy rain and high wind. Our restoration plan calls for a priority focus on critical community infrastructure, such as public health and safety organizations. Damage assessment and restoration efforts will begin when conditions are safe to do so. ![092052\_5day\_cone](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/092052_5day_cone.png?width=632&height=519&name=092052_5day_cone.png)   **Service Interruptions or Emergencies** Customers should report service interruptions or utility emergencies using these emergency or outage-reporting channels. [**Report an Electric Outage - Florida Public Utilities**](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) **Call -** [**800.427.7712**](tel:800.427.7712) **Natural gas customers** should report any service interruptions or gas emergencies by calling 1.800.427.7712. Please follow instructions from local and state emergency management officials and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself, your family and your property. **Keep these important safety reminders in mind as you prepare:** - If you smell a distinct rotten egg odor or believe a natural gas line has been damaged, leave the area immediately and call 911 and FPU from a safe location. - Stay away from downed power lines and anything they may be touching. Always assume a downed line is energized. - Use portable generators outdoors only and well away from doors, windows and vents. Never connect a portable generator directly to a breaker panel, fuse box or meter box unless it is connected through properly installed equipment designed for that purpose. - Customers who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should make appropriate preparations for the possibility of an outage or evacuation. - Continue monitoring local weather forecasts and follow evacuation or other emergency instructions issued by state and local officials. **Other Resources** - [Hurricane safety tips on FPUC.com](https://fpuc.com/hurricane-safety/) - [Evacuation Orders | Florida Disaster](https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/) - [Hurricane Isaias updates](https://www.floridadisaster.org/Updates) from FloridaDisaster.org **Be ready. Be prepared. Be safe.**   ---       **\[October 9, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** Florida Public Utilities (FPU) is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias and preparing for potential impacts to our service areas. Isaias is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, storm surge and flooding. The forecasted path of the storm suggests portions of our FPU service territory may be impacted. We are prepared to respond to any potential service interruptions that may result from heavy rain and high wind. Our restoration plan calls for a priority focus on critical community infrastructure, such as public health and safety organizations. Damage assessment and restoration efforts will begin when conditions are safe to do so. ![091756\_5day\_cone](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/091756_5day_cone.png?width=632&height=519&name=091756_5day_cone.png)   **Service Interruptions or Emergencies** Customers should report service interruptions or utility emergencies using these emergency or outage-reporting channels. [**Report an Electric Outage - Florida Public Utilities**](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) **Call -** [**800.427.7712**](tel:800.427.7712) **Natural gas customers** should report any service interruptions or gas emergencies by calling 1.800.427.7712. Please follow instructions from local and state emergency management officials and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself, your family and your property. **Keep these important safety reminders in mind as you prepare:** - If you smell a distinct rotten egg odor or believe a natural gas line has been damaged, leave the area immediately and call 911 and FPU from a safe location. - Stay away from downed power lines and anything they may be touching. Always assume a downed line is energized. - Use portable generators outdoors only and well away from doors, windows and vents. Never connect a portable generator directly to a breaker panel, fuse box or meter box unless it is connected through properly installed equipment designed for that purpose. - Customers who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should make appropriate preparations for the possibility of an outage or evacuation. - Continue monitoring local weather forecasts and follow evacuation or other emergency instructions issued by state and local officials. **Other Resources** - [Hurricane safety tips on FPUC.com](https://fpuc.com/hurricane-safety/) - [Evacuation Orders | Florida Disaster](https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/) - [Hurricane Isaias updates](https://www.floridadisaster.org/Updates) from FloridaDisaster.org **Be ready. Be prepared. Be safe.**   ---   **\[October 8, 2026 - 12:30 p.m.\]**  **ATTENTION FPU CUSTOMERS:** Florida Public Utilities (FPU) is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias and preparing for potential impacts to our service areas. Isaias is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, storm surge and flooding. The forecasted path of the storm suggests portions of our FPU service territory may be impacted. We are prepared to respond to any potential service interruptions that may result from heavy rain and high wind. Our restoration plan calls for a priority focus on critical community infrastructure, such as public health and safety organizations. Damage assessment and restoration efforts will begin when conditions are safe to do so. ![081456\_5day\_cone](https://enews.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/081456_5day_cone.png?width=897&height=736&name=081456_5day_cone.png)   **Service Interruptions or Emergencies** Customers should report service interruptions or utility emergencies using these emergency or outage-reporting channels.  [**Report an Electric Outage - Florida Public Utilities**](https://fpuc.com/customer-care/report-an-electric-outage/) **Call -** [**800.427.7712**](tel:800.427.7712) **Natural gas customers** should report any service interruptions or gas emergencies by calling 1.800.427.7712. Please follow instructions from local and state emergency management officials and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself, your family and your property. **Keep these important safety reminders in mind as you prepare:** - If you smell a distinct rotten egg odor or believe a natural gas line has been damaged, leave the area immediately and call 911 and FPU from a safe location. - Stay away from downed power lines and anything they may be touching. Always assume a downed line is energized. - Use portable generators outdoors only and well away from doors, windows and vents. Never connect a portable generator directly to a breaker panel, fuse box or meter box unless it is connected through properly installed equipment designed for that purpose. - Customers who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should make appropriate preparations for the possibility of an outage or evacuation. - Continue monitoring local weather forecasts and follow evacuation or other emergency instructions issued by state and local officials. **Other Resources** - [Hurricane safety tips on FPUC.com](https://fpuc.com/hurricane-safety/) - [Evacuation Orders | Florida Disaster](https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/) - [Hurricane Isaias updates](https://www.floridadisaster.org/Updates) from FloridaDisaster.org **Be ready. Be prepared. Be safe.**   Share this page: [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fenews.fpuc.com%2Fisaias%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fenews.fpuc.com%2Fisaias%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fenews.fpuc.com%2Fisaias%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fenews.fpuc.com%2Fisaias%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) **Please leave the area and call FPU immediately if:** - You smell a distinct rotten egg odor - Your energy service/system is visibly compromised - A gas pipeline or power line is damaged in any way - If you discover a downed electric wire or power line, assume it is energized (and therefore dangerous) and stay as far away as possible. NEVER TOUCH a downed power line or any telephone cable wires in close proximity. --- EMERGENCY ALERT - It is incredibly important to only use generators outdoors and away from all doors, windows and vents - Heat exhaustion can be life threatening. Stay hydrated and be aware of the symptoms. **800.427.7712** **(Natural Gas/Electric Customers)** **(Dial 911 if you sense a serious emergency.)** --- **AUTO DIALER MESSAGE FOR DISABLED CUSTOMERS** This is an important message from Florida Public Utilities.  We continue to monitor the severe weather that may impact our service territory. It is important that customers who use critical medical equipment take necessary steps to prepare for the storm, have appropriate back-up battery support in the event of potential outages. It may be necessary to seek shelter or medical attention. If you or a member of your family is disabled and may need assistance during storm evacuation, you must call your Emergency Management Agency (EMA) office. 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