June 27, 2023 – Safety is the number one priority for LCEC following a major storm. As line workers begin the labor-intensive work that is restoration, it is essential for customers to keep safety in mind for their own well-being and the safety of those working to get the lights back on.
- Stay clear of downed power lines, as they may be energized.
- Puddles of water contacting downed lines are dangerous.
- Keep LCEC phone lines clear for emergency calls by only calling to report safety threats.
In a restoration event, LCEC works through four steps:
- Damage assessment - Includes physical inspection of our facilities. Once damage assessments have been made, LCEC begins repairs.
- Critical repairs - LCEC repairs main circuits and restores critical facilities such as hospitals, police, and fire stations.
- Quickly and safely - Repair lines that get the greatest number of customers on as soon as possible.
- Remaining outages - Restore power to those small pockets or individuals still without power.
For more information on the steps taken by LCEC before, during, and after a major storm and other tips for staying safe during storm season, visit the Storm Center on lcec.net.