Tampa, Fla. Sept. 30, 2024
After Hurricane Helene left historic destruction through West Central Florida, Tampa Electric today announced a significant donation from shareholder funds to support customers’ recovery from the storm’s devastating impact.
“We understand that the needs of the community extend far beyond restoring power,” said Archie Collins, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric. “Hurricane Helene caused more severe flooding than any storm in Tampa Electric’s history, and we are committed to supporting our customers during this difficult period of recovery and rebuilding.”
Tampa Electric is donating $250,000 to aid the community:
- $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, which is supplying food, water, shelter and other emergency supplies.
- $100,000 to United Way Suncoast, which is organizing volunteer efforts and partnering with organizations for long-term recovery initiatives.
- $50,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay, whose Disaster Readiness team is working directly with local emergency management operations to provide food, water and hygiene items during Hurricane Helene recovery.
Hurricane Helene has displaced thousands of families, leaving homes uninhabitable due to severe flooding and storm surge. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact these organizations for assistance:
- Metropolitan Ministries – (813) 209-1222 in Hillsborough County and (727) 756-1956 in Pasco County
- United Way Suncoast – If you’re in need of support, please call 211
- Feeding Tampa Bay Neighbor Service helpline – (813) 710-9003
Tampa Electric, one of Florida’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, serves more than 840,000 customers in West Central Florida. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Media Contact: Cherie Jacobs 813.344.7779