Early in May, FPL employees performed training in a mock hurricane scenario to prepare for storm season. This annual storm drill allows employees to test and refine current processes, enhancing their efficiency in restoring power following hurricanes and severe weather.
During the drill, employees responded to a simulated storm — Hurricane Dale — making use of all the resources, tools and technology at their disposal. This year’s scenario featured a storm that makes landfall in the southern part of the state, impacting the majority of FPL’s peninsular service area, before moving north to affect areas the company serves in Northwest Florida.
“We know it is a matter of when — not if — a storm will impact Florida,” said FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel. “Our annual storm drill is one of the many ways we prepare for hurricanes and severe weather; we also work year-round to strengthen our infrastructure and enhance the electric grid with innovative technology. The training and the investments have benefited our customers in past storms and will ensure that we are ready for the next one. We encourage all Floridians to take this time to review their emergency plans to ensure they are prepared for the 2025 hurricane season.”
In 2024, FPL’s year-round preparations benefitted communities statewide following the impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
