Advisory
reflector.com
Late-season hurricanes have historically delivered some of the most severe impacts in Florida and the Gulf Coast. The article highlights Hurricane Helene (2024), a Category 4 storm that devastated Florida's Big Bend region, and Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm that struck Siesta Key. Both storms caused prolonged outages, reinforcing the need for robust preparation. Among the ten steps recommended for households are identifying evacuation zones and investing in battery backup systems as safer alternatives to gas generators.
The article warns that a quieter forecast earlier in the season may lead to complacency, even as September and October remain peak months for hurricane activity. It stresses the importance of vigilance and preparedness to mitigate risks.
Why this matters to you: Late-season storms could test your outage management capabilities and customer-facing tools like the Energy Dashboard. Promoting SolarTogether and battery storage solutions now can help customers prepare while reducing grid strain during outages, strengthening trust in your services.