Milton Evac Path Recovery

Damage assessment: outages peaked >3M with lingering utility tails & boil notices

Damage assessment: outages peaked >3M with lingering utility tails & boil notices

Key Questions

What is the current number of power outages statewide?

There are approximately 355 statewide outages, with Sarasota at 67 and Manatee at 9. Outages have dropped sharply from a peak over 3 million.

Which boil water notices have been issued recently?

New boil notices are active in Lake Gibson/Polk, Marion Oaks, Collier, and Wildlife Bay due to floods and line breaks. Residents must boil water for consumption until tested safe.

Has the Santa Rosa boil notice been lifted?

Yes, the precautionary boil water notice for some Santa Rosa County residents has been canceled. It was lifted after testing confirmed safety.

What is the status of FPL power restoration?

FPL is stable with lineworkers wrapping up work and no outage spikes reported. Lingering utility tails remain but are cooling down.

How can I check live power outage data in Florida?

Use the Florida Power Outage Map for live data, currently showing 355 homes and businesses without power, representing 0% of total customers.

Current ~355 statewide (Sarasota 67, Manatee 9) down sharply; Santa Rosa boil canceled; new boils Lake Gibson/Polk, Marion Oaks, Collier, Wildlife Bay amid floods. FPL stable, lineworkers wrapping, no spikes.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026