Tropical Storm Elsa Update #5: Power Outages and Preserve Closures
July 6, 2021
Press release from Alachua County
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
The City of Alachua’s Electric System 386-418-6185
Florida Power and Light 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
The City of Newberry Electric Utility 352-472-2161
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.