TECO prepares for upcoming hurricane season with lessons learned from Ian
TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
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TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
Utility companies roll out new storm preparedness measures Lloyd Sowers reports TAMPA, Fla. - Big storms have left millions of Floridians without power over the years, but in 2019 the legislature passed a law that requires power companies to start putting lines underground. Now, power companies are giving us a look at how they're tackling these requirements. TECO rolled out its new Storm Protection Program Wednesday just ahead of the new Atlantic Hurricane Season. "This year we are installing about 80 miles of power lines underground and next year that will grow to 100 miles," says Cherie J...