What happens when the lights go out? After LCEC restores power to critical community services like hospitals and fire departments, our main goal is to restore power to the greatest number of customers in the shortest amount of time. A detailed plan helps LCEC prioritize what to do, which includes communicating to restoration crews and the public to improve efficiency and maintain public safety. In general, the following steps occur:
Tips for Customers
There are a variety of things a customer can do to minimize the impact of a power outage before, during, and after the event:
LCEC Hurricane Guide
How LCEC restores power after a storm
National Hurricane Center Disaster Planning
National Hurricane Survival Initiative
National Weather Service Hurricane Center
Using Portable Generators Safely
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Outage Map |
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Report an Outage |
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Hurricane Updates |
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