Electric companies along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida are responding to Isaac, which has strengthened to a hurricane. As Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Louisiana, EEI's member companies along Isaac's predicted path have activated their emergency response plans and are prepared to mobilize to quickly and safely restore power. A key part of these response plans includes calling in out-of-state crews to assist with the power restoration process.

Safety First

EEI wants to remind you about the importance of staying safe during a hurricane. Here are some quick tips for you and your family:

• Have your Emergency Outage Kit stocked and readily available.
• Monitor local weather reports on the radio, television, or Internet.
• Stay in a secure room and away from windows. Remain indoors.
• If called to evacuate, do so immediately.
• If your power goes out, report your outage immediately to your local electric company. Don’t rely on your neighbors to report your outage.

Explore EEI’s Web site to find out:

• What to do in case of a power outage; and
• How to stay safe in a hurricane and flash flood.

For more hurricane safety tips, visit the National Hurricane Survival Initiative.

Reliability Is Top Priority

In addition to customer safety, the electric power industry’s top priority is to provide a reliable supply of on-demand power. Discover how the industry responds to outages caused by hurricanes:

• Review the power restoration process;
• Learn about the Mutual Assistance Network; and
• See the photos and videos of companies working hard to get your power back on.

And, don’t forget to visit your local electric company’s Web site for the latest updates and guidance on how to prepare for storms