FPL Strengthens Hurricane Season Preparedness with Advanced Technology and Statewide Storm Drill
With the start of hurricane season less than a month away, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is intensifying its preparedness efforts through one of the state’s largest annual storm simulations, reinforcing its commitment to protecting millions of residents and businesses across Florida.
This week, thousands of FPL employees participated in a large-scale hurricane preparedness drill designed to test and improve the company’s emergency response capabilities ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The exercise simulated a fictional Category 2 storm named “Hurricane Aiden,” impacting much of Florida’s east coast and allowing teams across the company to coordinate restoration efforts, emergency operations, and customer communication under realistic storm conditions.
During the simulation, FPL crews used many of the same tools, resources, and operational strategies that would be deployed during an actual hurricane. The annual exercise also gave employees the opportunity to evaluate existing response procedures while testing new technologies aimed at improving restoration times and strengthening grid reliability throughout the state.
One of the key highlights of this year’s drill was FPL’s use of advanced artificial intelligence technology capable of identifying potential electrical issues before outages even occur. Company officials say predictive technologies and grid modernization continue to play a major role in improving storm resilience and reducing the impact of severe weather on customers.
“In recent years, we’ve seen storms develop and intensify very quickly, leaving less time for families and businesses to make important decisions,” said Armando Pimentel, president and CEO of FPL. “FPL’s storm drill helps us prepare every year with the right mindset: it’s not a question of if a hurricane will impact our state, but when.”
Pimentel added that FPL will continue investing in stronger infrastructure, innovative grid technology, and employee preparedness to ensure faster and safer restoration efforts following major storms.The company’s preparations come after several highly active hurricane seasons in recent years.
Although 2025 marked the first year in a decade without a hurricane making landfall in the United States, the season still produced 13 named storms, including three Category 5 hurricanes, reminding Floridians that severe weather threats remain very real.
In addition to preparing its own teams and infrastructure, FPL is encouraging residents and businesses to begin reviewing their personal hurricane preparedness plans now. Safety recommendations include staying at least 10 feet away from power lines, checking flashlights and emergency radios, stocking batteries, reviewing generator safety procedures, and preparing evacuation plans for both family members and pets.
FPL also advises customers who rely on electrically powered medical devices to create backup plans in case of extended outages during major storms.
As Florida approaches another potentially active hurricane season, experts agree that preparation remains one of the most important tools for protecting lives and minimizing disruption. Through advanced technology, infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale emergency simulations, FPL continues positioning itself as one of the nation’s leaders in storm preparedness and electric reliability.
For additional storm preparation tips for your home and business, visit: www.FPL.com/Storm.
