Winter storm instead of tropical storm: 90 TECO lineworkers head to Louisiana to restore power TECO crews head to winter storm-hit areas As millions of people lose power in Texas, Louisiana and other states, TECO linemen are on their way to help restore power. TAMPA, Fla. - TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms. The goal is still the same: to get power restored for individuals across Louisiana so they can make it through the winter weather. Tuesday morning, those TECO crews hit the road for the long drive ahead.