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.

Related News

Citizens Academy session photo

Registration open for 2026 Citizens Academy

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Plein air painting event photo

Plein Air Painting at Barr Hammock Preserve- Levy Loop

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Globe G-XTREME PRO Jacket

County Firefighters Receive New Turnout Gear

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

bicycle safety image with points explained in the news release

Safety and Best Practices for Bicyclists and Motorists

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Read All About It: Alachua County News and Updates

Keep up-to-date with all news and developments in your community, delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe