ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is readying 8,000 workers to respond to Tropical Storm Helene. As the storm approaches, these skilled individuals are being strategically placed across the state, enabling them to respond as quickly as possible to widespread power outages that are expected as a result of strong winds and heavy rainfall. The company is also sending crews from Duke Energy's Midwest operations in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Responders include power line t ...