Advisory
Tech Times
The National Hurricane Center has issued storm surge watches from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana as Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf of Mexico. With sustained winds nearing 39 mph, the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening flooding to coastal areas. Its slow movement increases the risk of prolonged impacts, including infrastructure strain and outages.
Florida’s grid remains highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, and Bertha’s trajectory highlights the importance of proactive storm preparation. Utilities must brace for potential disruptions and ensure rapid response capabilities to minimize service interruptions.
Why it matters: With hurricane season underway, reinforcing outage management and storm-hardening measures will be critical to maintaining service reliability. Proactively communicating your preparedness efforts can also build customer trust and confidence in your resilience.