Make safety a priority before, during and after a storm

Safety is a cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. We urge you to be prepared and be aware of potential hazards at all times, especially before, during and after a severe weather event. Below are electricity-related tips to help you prepare to keep you and your family safe.

storm tip - generator safety

Generators can be useful after a storm but dangerous if not used properly.

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 storm tip - meter box

If there is damage to your meter box or the pole on top of your meter box, you must first have an electrician make repairs before we can restore your service.
storm tip - stop

Use caution while driving. Power interruptions may cause traffic signals to stop working without warning. If you come to an intersection with a non-working traffic signal, Florida law requires that you treat it as a four-way stop.

 storm tip - ladder safety

When working on a ladder, look up and note the location of power lines before you begin.
storm tip - downed wire

Stay away from standing water. Keep children away from puddles of water and downed power lines. Don't walk or drive near downed power lines or in water, where a downed power line could be concealed.

 storm tip - use flashlights when home flooding occurs

In a flooded home, battery-powered lighting is the safest lighting source. Use flashlights when inspecting a home for possible damage.
storm tip - flooding

Stay away from standing water. Don't drive, walk or stand in standing water. Don't walk or drive near downed power lines or in water, where a downed power line could be concealed. Keep children away from puddles of water and downed power lines.

 storm tip - reset circuit breaker

When resetting circuit breakers, wear dry, rubber-soled shoes and stand on something dry and non-conductive, such as a dry piece of wood or wooden furniture.
storm tip - unplugging

Ensure that all electric appliances, especially ovens and stoves, are turned off to prevent fires. Use caution when unplugging. Don't stand in water when operating switches, plugging in or unplugging electrical cords.

 storm tip - caution

Stay far away from downed power lines, flooding and debris; lines could be energized and dangerous.
storm tip - flooding

If there is flooding in your home or business, we may be unable to restore electric service until the building is inspected by city or county code officials.

    
storm tip - meter box

If there is damage to your meter box or the pole on top of your meter box, you must first have an electrician make repairs before we can restore your service.
storm tip - ladder safety

When working on a ladder, look up and note the location of power lines before you begin.
storm tip - use flashlights when home flooding occurs

In a flooded home, battery-powered lighting is the safest lighting source. Use flashlights when inspecting a home for possible damage.
storm tip - reset circuit breaker

When resetting circuit breakers, wear dry, rubber-soled shoes and stand on something dry and non-conductive, such as a dry piece of wood or wooden furniture.
storm tip - caution

Stay far away from downed power lines, flooding and debris; lines could be energized and dangerous.

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