LCEC Explains How It Restores Power After A Major Storm

Safety is the number one priority for LCEC following a major storm. While LCEC and all of the responding partners are laser-focused on restoring power as quickly as possible, safety is always the priority.

In a restoration event, LCEC works through four steps:

• Damage assessment – Includes physical inspection of LCEC facilities. Once damage assessments have been made, LCEC begins repairs. (IN PROGRESS)
• Critical repairs – LCEC repairs main electric infrastructure and restores critical facilities such as hospitals, police, and fire stations. (ALL INLAND SUBSTATIONS & TRANSMISSION ARE OPERABLE)
• Quickly and safely – Repair lines that get the greatest number of customers on as soon as possible.
• Remaining outages – Restore power to those small pockets or individuals still without power.

It is essential for members to keep safety in mind for their own well-being and the safety of those working to get the lights back on.

Stay clear of downed power lines, as they may be energized.
Puddles of water contacting downed lines are dangerous.
Keep LCEC phone lines clear for emergency calls by only calling to report safety threats.

For more information on the steps taken by LCEC before, during, and after a major storm and other tips for staying safe during storm season, visit the Storm Center on lcec.net.

LCEC is Southwest Florida’s Electric Cooperative providing reliable, cost-competitive electricity to members throughout the region. The LCEC headquarters are in North Fort Myers, Florida, the same location where the cooperative originated in 1940. Approximately 430 skilled employees are positioned throughout the six-county service territory, including Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Sanibel/Captiva, Pine Island, Ussepa, Cabbage Key, Marco Island, Everglades City, Ave Maria, and parts of Lehigh Acres.