October 2, 2022 – “Lee County Electric Cooperative continues to expand its restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Our community is resilient, and we ask for patience and support as we all come together to rebuild. More resources are being brought in daily...
LCEC Power Restoration Update
October 2, 2022 - “Lee County Electric Cooperative continues to expand its restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian. More resources are being brought in daily as we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible,” said LCEC CEO, Denise Vidal. “This...
LCEC Restoration Update – Oct. 2 – 6 a.m.
October 2, 2022 – As soon as the storm passed, LCEC had 1,000 boots on the ground to restore power. Daily progress is being made in the areas where customers are able to receive power, including Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Immokalee, Everglades City, Lehigh Acres,...
LCEC Restoration Update – Oct. 1 – 6 p.m.
October 1, 2022 – LCEC line crews are braving the elements as we work to deliver power and normalcy to our customers. Employees are working tirelessly to restore power to customers. Customers do not need to call LCEC as we are aware of what circuits are without power....
LCEC Restoration Updates – Oct. 1 – 6 a.m.
October 1, 2022 – Nearly 1,000 resources will have boots on the ground again today to restore power to LCEC customers. All but three of the 23 LCEC substations were energized yesterday and crews will begin to do work to restore the main circuits. The next phase...
Widespread power outages – damage assessment today
September 29, 2022 – Just over 90 percent of LCEC customers are without power today. In accordance with utility best-practices, damage assessment will take place throughout the six-county service territory today and into tomorrow. More than 500 crews and additional...
LCEC Power Update
September 29, 2022 – Just over 90 percent of LCEC customers are without power today. In accordance with utility best-practices, damage assessment will take place throughout the six-county service territory today and into tomorrow. More than 500 crews and additional...
Generator safety tips from LCEC
September 27, 2022 – Wind and debris from Hurricane Ian could cause power outages. Crews are ready to respond and LCEC does not expect extended outages requiring backup power supply. For those customers planning to use a generator, safety is of the utmost importance....
Power outages may occur from Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 – For more than 82 years LCEC crews have been restoring power quickly when Southwest Florida storms hit. An automated mapping and facility management system provides line crews with instant information through lap-top computers installed in their...
LCEC is ready for Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 – LCEC thoroughly prepares long before a hurricane threatens to make landfall in Southwest Florida. To ensure LCEC has the resources needed for restoration, the organization cultivates relationships with power line and tree-trimming contractors,...