Quick Start Guide Electric Utilities

SECTION 03: KEY SAFETY MESSAGES

Hurricane & Windstorm Safety

Why Address This Issue? Hurricanes and other high-wind events strike electric utility service areas, causing extensive damage to overhead electric facilities. High winds and broken and uprooted trees may damage overhead lines’ supporting structures and bring energized conductors within reach of the public. There is usually advance notice of approaching hurricanes and often some advance notice of other high-wind events such as northeasters, providing electric utilities with an opportunity to warn the public about potential hazards and provide important safety information on storm preparedness.

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Developing a Public Safety Communications Program