When the power goes out, every minute matters. This page gives you direct access to the utility providers serving North Central Florida—so you can report outages fast and stay informed on restoration updates.
Below, you’ll find phone numbers, online reporting tools, and outage maps. Bookmark this page or print it out before the storm—because when the lights go out, your next steps should be easy.
Duke Energy
- Text OUT to 57801
- Call 800-228-8485
Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO)
- View the outage map
- Call (800) 732-6141
- SECO Storm Center: https://secoenergy.com/stormcenter/
Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC):
- Call (352) 493-2511
- Sign up for Text Alerts
Gainesville ReGIonal Utilities (GRU)
- Call (352) 334-2871
Ocala Electric Utility (OEU):
- Sign up to receive Power Outage Notifications
- Call (352) 351-6666
- To report online, download the MyUsage app