LEE COUNTY, Fla. - TECO Peoples Gas now says service has been restored to 98% of its commercial customers, and about 35% of residential customers affected by Thursday's gas line explosion.

A customer spokesperson estimates that leaves less than 4,000 homeowners still without gas.

TECO says it will emphasize residential customers during its repair work on Wednesday, including the following neighborhoods: Fiddlers, The Brooks, Tarpon Bay, Mediterra (west), Tiburon, The Reserve, Estuary @ Grey Oaks, Aviano, Mediterra (east), Grey Oaks, Tuscany/Tuscany Reserve, Quail Woods, Treviso Bay and River Reach.

The company says Peoples Gas crews will need to enter a customer's home or business to restore gas service and re-light pilot lights. So, it is important to have someone at least 18 years of age available at home or at the business to allow crews to enter.

TECO Peoples Gas is encouraging customers to be safe, reminding homeowners that its crews working on behalf of the company carry identification. Contractors also have letters from the vice president of TECO Peoples Gas. TECO says customers should ask to see credentials to help ensure their safety.