- Duke Energy has encouraged its customers to stay safe.
- When the storm passes and wind speeds drop below 39 miles per hour, crews will begin damage assessment and repairs.
Duke Energy Florida has urged customers to take precautions as Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move through Florida today, cutting power to thousands of customers. In a statement from the Duke Energy storm director, Todd Fountain, “Safety is our first concern after every storm, and our crews are ready to begin power restoration as soon as weather conditions safely allow. So again, I thank our customers for their patience and urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect their family and property”.
Restoring power after a storm can be highly challenging for the repair crews. High winds can impact travel and work conditions and potential flooding, making repair work lengthy and challenging in some areas. Duke Energy line technicians do not perform elevated work in bucket trucks for employee safety when winds are excessive. When the storm passes and wind speeds drop below 39 miles per hour, making it safe for travel, crews will begin damage assessment and repairs.
Duke Energy has encouraged its customers to stay safe, outlining safety procedures for consumers to guide them in case of power outages, flooding, electrical failures and the power restoration process.