North Fort Myers, FL, October 10, 2024 – Safety is the number one priority for LCEC following a major storm. While LCEC and all of the responding partners are laser-focused on restoring power as quickly as possible, safety is always the priority.
In a restoration event, LCEC works through four steps:
- Damage assessment- Includes physical inspection of LCEC facilities. Once damage assessments have been made, LCEC begins repairs. (IN PROGRESS)
- Critical repairs- LCEC repairs main electric infrastructure and restores critical facilities such as hospitals, police, and fire stations. (ALL INLAND SUBSTATIONS & TRANSMISSION ARE OPERABLE)
- 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.
It is essential for members 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.
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.