Wauchula, Florida (Tuesday, October 8th, 2024) – Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) is closely monitoring the path and potential impacts of Hurricane Milton as it develops, preparing to respond quickly and safely should outages occur.
Crews are in place and trucks are being prepared with all necessary supplies and materials for any outages that may occur as a result of the storm. System operators monitor the PRECO power system and weather on a daily, 24-hour basis, and all other employees are on high alert, ready to respond to member needs.
Peace River Electric Cooperative urges members to act now to make necessary preparations to remain safe and comfortable in the event of an outage.
How Can You Prepare?
- Assemble an emergency kit. It should include at least a three-day supply of water, non-perishable food, medication, first aid supplies, a flashlight, a weather radio, and extra batteries. Include a list of emergency contacts.
- Charge your cell phone and have external backup power sources charged.
- Develop an evacuation plan in case it’s needed. Communicate the plan to your family. Include pets or livestock in your plan.
- Secure outdoor items. Safely store lawn furniture, decorations, toys, garbage cans, and other items that can be brought indoors.
- Close windows and doors in the event of high winds.
- Fuel up. Fill up your vehicles before the storm, as a loss of power could affect gas stations.
- Consider having supplies handy for your propane or charcoal grill. Be sure to grill outdoors in well-ventilated areas for safety.
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO), a Touchstone Energy® distribution electric cooperative headquartered in Wauchula, Florida, provides electric service and energy solutions to more than 67,000 members/consumers in 10 central Florida counties: Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Manatee, Osceola, Polk, and Sarasota. Through almost 5,000 miles of power lines, the electric cooperative has been in business since 1940 as a member-owned, not-for-profit organization.