Streets and yards scattered with debris. Plywood taken off windows. Neighborhoods taking stock of how homes fared and who needs help. People everywhere are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma – and we’re right there with you as our crews work to restore power to all of our customers as quickly and safely as possible. Maybe it’s something you’ve experienced where you live, the way an emergency scenario can bring people…
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Important hurricane season guidance from Tampa Electric
It was never going to last, of course: the lengthy spell without a major hurricane in Florida. But with Irma poised to bring her wind power to the Sunshine State, know that #WeStandReady with the power of our commitment to the community (and extra help if needed) to restore your power. Most important of all, however, is safety for you and our crews alike. Here are some important things that you need to know as we…
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#WeStandReady with extra people power, if needed, behind our power restoration efforts for you
TECO’s line workers – and our team members in related roles – are a tough, smart bunch. They complete years of rigorous physical and classroom training. They make safety their top priority as they work to keep the community’s lights on. And they’re experts at a wide range of equipment critical to maintaining a reliable power grid. When they graduate from our renowned training program, ready to take their places…
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Bigger than a pet cause: Taking precautions for your furry, feathered friends (and other pets) in a hurricane
When the weather’s worse than raining cats and dogs, you may need to take extra steps to protect yours (along with your fish, hamsters, birds – you name it). As Hurricane Irma threatens Florida, leading to possible evacuations, residents must ensure the safety of every member of the household. That includes pets. Not all emergency shelters allow pets, however, and this can pose challenges for their owners. Fortunately, there are…
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Hermine epilogue: Honor from Governor Scott is the happy punctuation after the storm
TECO team members don’t look for thanks for doing their jobs, especially when it’s all about restoring power for the community after severe weather. In fact, we’re so committed to safety and health in these situations, for you and our people – alongside reliable service – that we work all year round to be ready. But if thanks come, a fair number of the men and women of TECO will…
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