FPL Prepares for 2025 Hurricane Season with Storm Drill
The latest: This week, FPL employees are training in a mock hurricane scenario to prepare for storm season, which begins in less than one month. This annual storm drill allows employees to test and refine current processes, enhancing their efficiency in restoring power following hurricanes and severe weather.
Details on the drill: Employees respond to a simulated storm – Hurricane Dale – making use of all the resources, tools and technology at their disposal. This year’s scenario features a storm that makes landfall in the southern part of the state, impacting the majority of FPL’s peninsular service area, before moving north to affect areas the company serves in Northwest Florida.
A word from FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel: “We know it is a matter of when – not if – a storm will impact Florida. Our annual storm drill is one of the many ways we prepare for hurricanes and severe weather – we also work year-round to strengthen our infrastructure and enhance the electric grid with innovative technology. The training and the investments have benefited our customers in past storms – and will ensure that we are ready for the next one. We encourage all Floridians to take this time to review their emergency plans to ensure they are prepared for the 2025 hurricane season.”
FPL’s response in 2024: The company’s year-round preparations benefitted communities statewide following the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
Smart grid technology helped avoid more than 800,000 customer outages combined during these three storms.
Underground power lines performed up to 14 times better during these storms than their overhead counterparts.
Stronger infrastructure, such as converting wooden poles to concrete, steel and other resilient designs, helped speed restoration times following each storm.
Start your planning:
If you’re planning to use a generator this hurricane season, now is the time to read the instruction manual to ensure you have a complete understanding of how to operate it safely during a potential outage.
Check radios, flashlights and batteries to be prepared for potential power outages during hurricane season.
Have a plan ready for any family members who rely on medically necessary devices that require electricity.
Additional storm preparedness tips for Floridians’ homes and businesses can be found on www.FPL.com/Storm.
