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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2024

6 Tips to Prepare Fleets for Hurricanes

How can you prepare your fleet’s drivers to face the challenges of hurricane season? Check out these six preparedness tips.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

Con Ed Announces $100M Plan for Storm Protection

Under this plan, Con Ed will request help sooner and is prepared to lease about 100 bucket trucks for these mutual aid crews.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

Conn. Storm Causes Leaves 1,800 Broken Electric Poles

During the peak of the storm — which included four tornadoes, a macroburst, and a microburst —120,000 outages were reported.

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NewsApril 6, 2018

N.J. Officials Respond to Backlash over Storm Response

At the public forum, several elected officials pointed out inefficiencies in communication. One mayor noted how frustrating it was to see utility trucks lined up in a lot because they had not yet been deployed.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2018

Utilities Recognized for Emergency Response Efforts

The Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned electric utilities, presented awards to member organizations for their emergency response efforts in 2017.

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NewsAugust 25, 2017

Travel Advisories in Effect as Hurricane Harvey Nears Texas

Meteorologists say the storm could dump up to 30 inches of water on the Texas and Louisiana coasts and are urging drivers to stay off of roads.

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NewsJune 5, 2017

Georgia Power Sends Off Mobile Command Center for Hurricane Season

The company manages storm response activities from its Storm Center in Atlanta and often deploys the Mobile Command Center to affected areas to serve as the company's communication and tactical hub.

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NewsMay 22, 2017

Fla. Utility Shows New Storm Response Equipment

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) tested the ability of its 3,000 employees to respond to major weather events and highlighted new equipment and technology.

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NewsMarch 24, 2017

Utilities Get to Work After Winter Storm Stella

When Winter Storm Stella hit earlier this month, utilities across the Northeast had to work quickly to restore power and keep customers safe.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2017

Minnesota Power Recognized for Restoration Efforts

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Minnesota Power with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after severe thunderstorms hit Minnesota in July 2016.

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