Florida Electric Co-ops Prepare for Hurricane Season
As Floridians, we know storms are not a matter of if, but when.
With the heart of hurricane season approaching, Florida’s 18 electric co-ops recently gathered in Ocala for our annual hurricane workshop, hosted by Florida Electric Cooperatives Association. These meetings help us strengthen our storm responses through shared lessons, improved coordination, and collaboration with partners.
This year, EREC and Talquin Electric shared experiences from tornadoes and rare snow and ice events—proof that Florida weather is changing and unpredictable. By working together before disaster strikes, we become more resilient.
We heard from Duke Energy and Marion County Emergency Management, reinforcing how critical it is to build relationships with utilities and emergency agencies.
While we can’t control the weather, we can control how we prepare.
Florida’s electric co-ops remain united in our mission: restoring power quickly, safely, and together—no matter what Mother Nature sends our way.