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Maseca Corn Flours Test Positive for Toxic Residues of Monsanto Weedkiller

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Organic Consumers Association Mexico (ACO), a project of US-based Organic Consumers Association (OCA), today announced that samples of Maseca brand white and yellow corn flours tested positive for residues of glyphosate and its main metabolite, AMPA. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller.

“It’s clear from our testing that Maseca’s claims of selling a ‘natural’ and ‘nutritious’ product are false and misleading,” said OCA’s international director, Ronnie Cummins. “Consumers in Mexico and the US who care about pesticide contamination and GMOs should seek organic non-GMO alternatives to Maseca flours until the company agrees to source only non-GMO grains for its products.”

ACO test results on samples of Maseca white and yellow corn flour, sourced from different regions of Mexico, showed glyphosate concentrations of between 5.14 ppb to 17.59 ppb. Some flour samples tested as high as 94.15 percent for the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Activists have fought for and won a temporary ban on the open-field production of GM corn in Mexico. Mexico’s incoming president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that GMO corn will be permanently banned from Mexico when he takes office on December 1.

In March 2015, the World Health Organization classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen.

In a landmark and potentially precedent-setting case, a California jury recently awarded $289 million to a terminally ill former school groundskeeper who said the exposure to Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Fairfield, Iowa-based Health Research Institute conducted the tests, under FAO testing protocols.

Maseca, owned by Mexico-based Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V., is the leading international brand of corn flours used widely in the production of tortillas.

The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit consumer advocacy organization focused on food, agriculture and environmental issues.

SOURCE Organic Consumers Association

Luis Villanueva adds a film production company

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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Luis Villanueva, CEO of SOMOS Group (an entertainment group based in Miami), announced the creation of SOMOS Films, company dedicated to the production of feature films in Spanish. Mr. Villanueva highlighted that with SOMOS Films, SOMOS Group consolidates its participation in the film industry by adding a unit with a high degree of synergy with the other group’s companies (SOMOSTV, SOMOS Next, SOMOS Distribution and SOMOS Productions).

“Film production is an activity of great interest for the Group since we offer content in various platforms with a special focus on feature films,” stated Villanueva. “This way we expand our catalog, support the industry and its talent and guarantee a volume of content to be exploited through our channels and distribution company.” SOMOS Films, with Luis Villanueva as Executive Producer, has already participated in several of movies, including “Muerte en Berruecos” (historical drama narrating the murder of Antonio Jose de Sucre, a South American hero), directed by filmmaker Caupolican Ovalles; “Voy Por Ti” (film addressing the problems of “bullying” and “sexting”), directed by Venezuelan Carmen La Roche; and  “El Paraíso de La Serpiente,” by Bernardo Arellano (a story anchored in the tradition of magical realism). SOMOS Films is involved in a number of new and exciting projects that will soon be announced.

SOMOS Group participates in several aspects of film business. SOMOSTV is owner and producer of the pay-TV movie channel “ViendoMovies”, which programs films in a commercial-free format for the United States and Puerto Rico. “ViendoMovies” is widely distributed in cable, satellite and Telcos. SOMOS Next is owner and distributor of FlixLatino, a direct to consumer app offering feature films, series and documentaries in Spanish, and SOMOS Distribution is a company with a strong catalog of films, telenovelas, series, formats and other types of programs. SOMOS Group will benefit from the films produced by SOMOS Films, which together with SOMOS Productions, favors a better integration of the Group’s companies.

SOMOS Films is led by a group of professionals with experience in the production of feature films. According to executives, the company is well positioned to take advantage of the availability of innovative scripts and production advantages offered by different Spanish-speaking countries throughout the region.

About SOMOS Films: SOMOS Films, LLC is a company specialized in the production of films in Spanish, led by a team of highly specialized professionals. SOMOS Films participates in co-production and wholly financed projects. The company generates, evaluates and develops ideas, with a philosophy of flexible participation in all phases of film production. For more information please visit us at www.somosfilms.com.

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HBO Latino® To Premiere Exclusive Concert Film “Gente De Zona: En Letra De Otro” On October 26

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New on HBO Latino this October is an electrifying music special from Latin GRAMMY® winners Gente de Zona. In Gente de Zona: En Letra de Otro, the Cuban duo reinvent ten classic hits for new audiences. Shot entirely in Havana, Cuba, the music special features a stunning performance before a live – and dancing – audience along the picturesque Havana seaside promenade. Gente de Zona: En Letra de Otro premieres on Friday, October 26 at 8pm ET/PT and will be available on HBO GO®, HBO NOW®, HBO On Demand® and partners’ streaming platforms.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8280052-hbo-latino-gente-con-zona-en-letra-de-otro/

In addition to the show, the group’s lead singers, Alexander and Randy, recount memories, visit their old neighborhoods, and tell the stories that inspired their song selection. This dynamic mix of interviews and performances personalizes the special and makes for a more intimate evening. Hit songs covered include “El Rey,” “Cuando Calienta el Sol,” “Si Tú No Estás,” “Idilio,” “A Bailar el Toca Toca,” and more.

Gente de Zona’s career spans over a decade and a half, as they’ve explored and refined their sound, evolving from a grassroots rap collective to the chart-topping duo we know today. Their launch into the high-profile Latin music scene began with “Bailando,” a collaboration with Enrique Iglesias and Descemer Bueno, which became one of the biggest hits of 2014. In 2015, Gente de Zona released their own back-to-back critically-acclaimed “La Gozadera” and “Traidora,” in collaboration with Marc Anthony. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the amazing team at Sony Music Latin once again, to bring Gente de Zona’s new project, dedicated to bringing some of Latin music’s hit songs to life,” said Lucinda Martinez, SVP of Multicultural and International Marketing, HBO. “With this concert, we’re giving audiences an opportunity to reminisce in the nostalgia of the music and experience firsthand the beauty and history of Cuba.”

This is the second edition of the En Letra de Otro series. En Letra de Otro: Pedro Capo, the first edition, premiered in August 2017 and can be streamed now on HBO®. The special has been nominated for a Latin GRAMMY® in the Best Long Form Video category.

Stay in tune with HBO Latino’s latest news and updates, view compelling video content and get sneak peeks with behind-the-scenes footage on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.

SOURCE HBO Latino

The Quest to Uncover Opportunities that allow Latinx to Rise through the Ranks to Leadership Compels Authors to Say it in Español

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CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As US Latinos celebrate their culture during Hispanic Heritage month Latinx professionals still face many challenges as they seek to break out of mid-management into leadership roles.

Authors of Auténtico: the Definitive Guide to Latino Career success know the struggle well. As they evangelized their book’s message for greater diversity they uncovered a need among Latinx. During an in-studio interview on CNN en Español’s show Camilo with one of the co-authors the promise to complete the Spanish language version of the book was made.

Proudly introducing Auténtico: La guía definitiva para el éxito professional de los Latinos are co-authors Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner and Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at leadership and talent consultancy Korn Ferry, and Dr. Robert Rodriguez founder and president of DRR Advisors, a consulting firm specialized in recruitment, retention and development of Latino professionals.

The book’s effectiveness as a career tool stems from research gleaned from in-depth interviews with 20 featured Latino executives, five focus groups conducted in four US cities, and a survey of Latinx with over 300 respondents.  The findings are filtered through the insights, guidance and first-hand experience from the authors who are both subject matter experts at implementing diversity and inclusion programs for companies such as Facebook, John Deere and MassMutual. 

The book effectively features:

– Candid descriptions of what the Latino leader experience has been in a corporate America still mired in conscious and unconscious biases.
– Maintaining Latino cultural identity in the midst of pressures to assimilate to the rise to the top.
– The cultural assets and liabilities in the advancement of Latinx executives.

“It was a natural progression for the book to be available to everyone regardless of language preference,” said Dr. Robert Rodriguez, “The number of requests we received for a version in Spanish following the launch cemented our decision to accelerate the process.”

The book details the gaps in Latino leadership representation within US corporations both within the US as well as operating globally. With only 4% of top executives being of Latino descent.

“Companies today cannot afford to leave out diversity from their strategic growth plans,” said Andrés Tapia. “It’s time for companies to open their top doors to the richness represented among Latinx talent.”

Available on Amazon.

CONTACT:
Paula Otero
[email protected]  

SOURCE Andrés Tomás Tapia and Robert Rodríguez

Why Colombian tech entrepreneurs are taking over the US market?

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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 120 Colombian tech entrepreneurs will gather in Miami, FL this 30th and 31st of October at the Business Matchmaking Forum organized by ProColombia and the Unbound Festival. The America’s most exciting new innovation festival.

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Colombia represents music, beautiful landscapes, coffee, flowers, but equally important is the power house of IT solutions that is being created in this South American country and that is growing at great speed. The software and IT market in the country doubled its sales between 2010 and 2017, reaching more than US $ 9,500 million in the last year. Exports from the IT services sector had an annual compound growth rate of 8.2% between 2010 and 2017, positioning the country as a platform to reach different markets. In the last year, Colombia registered software and IT exports for USD 212.4 million.

United States has emerged to be the most important trading partner for Colombian services. This partnership stems from business in IT Development, BPO operations, film making, video game development and animation services. The Colombian talent and creativity are also visible in other major markets such as Japan, China, Canada, and Germany where Colombia has earned a reputation for its quality. In Colombia there is an important and strong business network; according to Fedesoft, (The Colombian Federation of the Software and Information Technology Industry) there are more than 5,000 companies within the software and IT services industry, which makes the country attractive to generate alliances with foreign companies or investors.

From video games, virtual reality, augmented reality to artificial intelligence and more, this Business Match Making Forum is the perfect scenario for buyers to discover firsthand the best quality, innovation, design and competitive prices for this fascinating Colombian portfolio of products and services.

If you want to learn more and take advantage of this opportunity, please register to participate in the Business Matchmaking Forum here https://www.macrorruedasprocolombia.co/miami2018/ 

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SOURCE ProColombia

Mail Call for Diplomatic and Military Members Worldwide

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thousands of men and women in the nation’s diplomatic corps and in the military will be serving abroad during the holidays and the mail is a great way to stay connected with them by sending them cards, letters, presents and care packages for the festive season.

The Postal Service offers a reduced price of $17.40 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide — a $1.50 discount from the regular price.

Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are available at no cost at local Post Offices and also can be ordered online. Postage, labels and customs forms also can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship. All mailing products can be found at store.usps.com/store/home.

To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below.

Military Mail Addressed

To and From

Priority Mail
Express
Military
Service
(PMEMS)1

First-Class
Mail

Letters

and
Cards

Priority
Mail

Parcel
Airlift
Mail
(PAL)2

Space
Available
Mail
(SAM)3

Retail
Ground

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP   093

N/A

Dec. 4

Dec. 4

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIP   340

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

1 PMEMS is available to selected military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.

2 PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. PAL is available for Standard Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface price for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.

3 SAM parcels are paid at Standard Post prices with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.

Use Military Care Kits to Send Presents, Care Packages

The Postal Service has created a free Military Care Kit based on the items most frequently requested by military families. The kit contains:

  • Two Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate Boxes
  • Four Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes
  • Priority Mail tape
  • Priority Mail address labels
  • Appropriate customs forms

To order the kit, call 800-610-8734. Guidelines for packing, addressing and shipping items to U.S. troops can be found at store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/military-care-kit-P_MILITARYKIT. To order flat-rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo, go to usps.com/freeboxes.

Package  Address

  • Write the service member’s full name
  • Include the unit and APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code (if one is assigned). For example:

Army/Air Post Office (APO)
PFC JANE DOE
PSC 3 BOX 4120
APO AE 09021

Fleet Post Office (FPO)
SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH
UNIT 100100 BOX 4120
FPO AP 96691

Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
MELANIE ADAMS
UNIT 8400 BOX 0000
DPO AE 09498-0048

  • Do not write the country name where the service member is stationed in the address.
  • Include a return address.
  • Inside the box, include the service member’s name and address as well as the sender’s name and address on an index card in case the shipping label gets damaged in transit.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please see our local contacts list. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

Contact: David P. Coleman
202.268.3612
[email protected]
usps.com/news

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Stats Demonstrate Huge Opportunity in Hispanic TV Market: Olympusat CEO

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Despite advances in multicultural programming, the television industry is still missing the boat on a giant opportunity with huge profit potential according to Olympusat CEO Tom Mohler, who was the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Hispanic TV Summit in New York.

Having founded one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, Mohler discussed the demand for scripted content targeting multicultural audiences and how his firm has worked to meet that demand during the Oct. 4 Keynote Super Session on New Directions for Serving Hispanic TV & Video Audiences.

Available statistics on Spanish Pay-TV and OTT (Over The Top Platform) in the U.S. back that up. “There are only 5 million Spanish tier subscribers in the U.S. and that’s out of the 25 million homes that have at least one Spanish-dominant person. The TV market in Spanish is earning $6 billion in ad sales per year and the vast majority of it is spent on broadcast. We created VEMOX™ as a solution to this challenge, as a way to gain critical mass while at the same time helping our partners reach cord-nevers and cord-cutters,” Mohler said.

VEMOX™, Olympusat’s OTT B2B platform, supports programmatic advertising, combining technology and a vast library of VOD and live channels. “The high demand for multicultural content is shaking the foundation of the industry. There is a huge opportunity for scripted content. As of 2017, in all the Americas there were only 150 scripted shows being produced in Spanish, 75 of which were telenovelas. While in the U.S. alone there were 600 scripted shows being produced in English. VEMOX™ is currently trying to breach the gap by offering 10,000 hours of new VOD (Video On Demand) content per year, which translate to 30 hours of refreshed scripted content per day,” he added, noting Olympusat’s content is comprised of original productions, dubbed content from Europe and Asia and licensed in-language content from the U.S., Spain and Latin America.

Olympusat provides Spanish dubbing services in its Mexico City facilities for the USA and Latin-American Hispanic market.

About Olympusat, Inc. (www.olympusat.com)
Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media corporations specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 60-plus HD Spanish and English-language television networks, among them the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano, Ultra HD Plex, and a distinctive religious channels and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry. Olympusat has launched VEMOX, the white label OTT TV Everywhere B2B solution, available for download in Apple Store, Google Play Store, Apple TV, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TVs. To learn more about Olympusat and Vemox, please visit olympusat.com, vemox.com

Olympusat – Press Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Improves as Optimism Grows About Personal Finances and the U.S. Economy

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The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. improved in the third quarter of 2018 as optimism has grown about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business. 

The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI), taken from July through September, stands at 93.7, up more than seven points from the second quarter of 2018 when the Index stood at 86.4. However, the index continues to trail the quarterly score of 98.1 for the overall U.S. population as published in September by the University of Michigan.

Overall, 62 percent of Hispanics indicated they are financially better off today than a year ago, up nearly six points from the second quarter of 2018 (56.2 percent). Looking ahead, 72.4 percent of Hispanics indicated they will be better off over the next year, up slightly from 71.6 percent in the second quarter. Hispanics’ short-run economic outlook improved, with 59.5 percent saying they expect the country as a whole to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year, which is a 10-point improvement from the previous quarter.

The long-run outlook also improved, with 57.6 percent of Hispanics expecting good times for the country as a whole over the next five years, up slightly from the second quarter (56.2 percent). Overall, 58.2 percent of Hispanics think it is good time to buy big-ticket items for the home, up from 51.7 percent in the second quarter.

President Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics improved from 33 to 37 percent in the third quarter of 2018, back to where it was in the first quarter of the year. Of those surveyed, 20.4 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 37.7 percent Democrats, 17.5 percent Independents and 24.4 percent were not registered. 

The survey was conducted nationally from July 1 to September 30. The random polling sample consisted of 750 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, with a margin of error of +/- 4.1 percent. The survey was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection. Polling results are available at business.fau.edu/bepi.

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SOURCE Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative

Duke Energy urges Florida customers to prepare for Hurricane Michael

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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As forecasts increasingly predict that Hurricane Michael will impact Florida, Duke Energy is preparing for the storm and urges customers to do the same.

Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

Hurricane Michael is forecasted to be a category 3 at landfall with 120 mph winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall.

Duke Energy expects damage to its infrastructure which might result in extended power outages as the storm continues to strengthen and heads closer to Florida. The Florida governor has declared a state of emergency in advance of the hurricane.

“Hurricane Michael is intensifying and poses a significant threat to the Florida Panhandle and will affect west central Florida,” said Duke Energy senior meteorologist Max Thompson. “Some of our most populated service areas, such as Pinellas and Pasco counties, might experience tropical storm-force winds and experience outages. We join state officials in asking everyone to take this storm seriously.

“Duke Energy customers in the projected path of this storm could see impacts and should make plans now to prepare their homes and families. We also ask our customers for their patience as outages are expected, and might take time to restore.” Thompson said.

Duke Energy has a detailed storm response plan in place.

In advance of the hurricane, Duke Energy is moving power utility crews and resources so they are pre-staged and ready to help restore power as soon as it is safe to do so.

In addition, line technicians and workers are checking equipment, supplies and inventories to ensure adequate materials are available to make repairs and restore power outages.

Restoring power after a storm can be extremely challenging for utility repair crews, as travel and work conditions can be impacted by high winds and widespread flooding – making repair work lengthy and difficult.

Before bulk power can be restored, crews first must assess the extent of damage – which can take 24 hours or more – to determine which crews, equipment and supplies are needed before repairs can begin.

Important reminders

The following tips can help you and your family stay safe if the power goes out:

  • Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
  • Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable time later. The kit should include everything an individual or family would need for at least two weeks, especially medicines and other supplies that might be hard to find after a storm strikes.
  • Maintain a supply of water and non-perishable food.
  • Keep a portable radio or TV, or NOAA weather radio on hand to monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and local officials.
  • Charge cellphones, computers and other electronic devices in advance of the storm to stay connected to important safety and response information. Consider purchasing portable chargers and make sure they are fully charged as well.
  • Maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended power outage occurs or evacuation is required.
  • Pet owners can make arrangements to stay at evacuation shelters that accept pets, friends’ or family members’ homes, or pet-friendly hotels. Review insurance policies, and include extra copies of the policies and other important documents in your emergency supply kit (ideally in a waterproof container).
  • Report all power line hazards using the following phone number 800.228.8485.
  • If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.

Customers should stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials.

For a “Hurricane Kit Checklist,” and important safety information visit www.ready.gov. In addition, tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety. A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it’s critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.

Click here for a video demonstration and to read more about safety around power lines.

Outage reporting

Before the storm hits, customers should note how to report power outages. Customers who experience an outage during the storm can report it by:

  • Visiting duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
  • Texting OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
  • Calling the automated outage-reporting system at 800.228.8485.

For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).

High-water safety reminders

  • People who live along lakes and rivers, and in other low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding, should pay close attention to local emergency management officials, national weather service and media for changing weather conditions and rising lake and river levels.
  • High water conditions can create navigational hazards and the public should use caution and adhere to the advice of local emergency management officials before going on area lakes or rivers.
  • Members of the public who have electrical service to facilities (piers, outside lighting on seawalls, etc.) on or near water, should have this service de-energized to avoid injuries and equipment damage.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida owns and operates a diverse generation mix, including natural gas, coal and renewables, providing about 9,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 1.8 million customers in a 13,000-square-mile service area.

Duke Energy Florida is a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK).

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., with approximately 29,000 employees and a generating capacity of 49,500 megawatts. The company is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing its energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding its natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves.

The company’s Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit serves approximately 7.6 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to approximately 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Commercial Renewables unit operates a growing renewable energy portfolio across the U.S.

A Fortune 125 company, Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2018 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ 2018 “America’s Best Employers” list.

More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center includes news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: Ana Gibbs
Office: 813.928.7263 | 24-Hour: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DE_AnaGibbs

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SOURCE Duke Energy

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