Tropical Storm Elsa Update #5 Power Outages and Preserve Closures

Those who lose power due to impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa should report the outage to their provider:

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) 352-334-2871 
Clay Electric 888-434-9844 
Duke Energy 800-228-8485
Florida Power and Light 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) 

Beginning immediately, Alachua County Preserves are closed. These closures will continue until staff verifies that conditions are safe for public entrance. Please monitor the Alachua County website and social media for reopening announcements and other important visitor information.

For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.

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