TECO has announce they will shut down service to some areas during Hurricane Ian.
Why? This is to avoid serious damage the the equipment underground. With Hurricane Ian the forecasters are saying to expect 5-10 foot storm surge in coastal areas around Tampa Bay.
The area includes most of Davis Islands, Harbour Island and a couple of other locations, with the exception of Tampa General Hospital. These areas are included in the Zone A mandatory evacuation.
IMPORTANT NEWS ⚠️ TECO will proactively shut down power in certain service areas to avoid serious damage to the underground equipment from saltwater surge. This includes downtown, Davis Islands (excluding @TGHCares) and Harbour Island.
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) September 27, 2022
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