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Florida Power & Light
October 11, 2026
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Electric Companies Respond to Hurricane Isaias
Damage assessments and restoration work underway.
October 10, 2026
More than 25,000 workers from at least 25 states are supporting the restoration efforts.
EEI's member companies make significant investments each year to strengthen the grid, including installing stronger poles and advanced sensors that help companies remotely pinpoint outages. Electric companies also have installed smart grid technologies that enable them to remotely reroute power in real time, helping to significantly reduce the number of impacted customers and, in some cases, avoid outages altogether. These upgrades help companies respond efficiently to outages caused by severe weather.
“Electric companies are investing in stronger infrastructure and advanced technologies that are delivering clear benefits for customers,” said EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney. “Our sustained industry-government coordination also helps ensure we are moving the right crews and equipment needed for a safe, efficient restoration.”
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The Steps To The Power Restoration Process
Every electric company has a detailed plan for restoring power after storms. Typically, one of the first steps is to make sure that power is no longer flowing through downed lines. Restoration then proceeds based on established priorities. Below are the steps to restore power after a storm. Learn More.
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Step 1
Power Plants
Power Plants
Power plants, the primary source of power production, are assessed for damage and restored.
Step 2
Transmission Lines
Transmission Lines
High-voltage transmission lines serving thousands of customers over wide areas are repaired.
Step 3
Substations
Substations
Substations are brought online in order for power to reach local distribution lines.
Step 4
Essential Services
Essential Services
Power is restored to essential services and facilities critical to public health and safety such as hospitals, nursing homes, fire and police departments, and water systems.
Step 5
Large Service Areas
Large Service Areas
Crews are dispatched to repair lines that will return service to the largest number of customers in the least amount of time. Service lines to neighborhoods, industries, and businesses are restored systematically.
Step 6
Individual Homes
Individual Homes
Once major repairs are completed, service lines to individual homes and smaller groups of customers are restored. Some customers may not be able to receive power to their homes because of damage. Flooding can damage electrical systems, and inspections by a licensed electrician may be required before a home can receive power. Customers should never touch damaged equipment.