Cherie Jacobs TECO Storm Protection Plan: Ensuring Reliable Power during Extreme Weather

Cherie Jacobs, Tampa Electric Media Extraordinaire with TECO Energy, discusses the TECO Storm Protection Plan and its significance for customers with overhead power lines. The plan aims to minimize outages and reduce their duration following severe weather events. They are converting the overhead powerlines underground to help reduce future outages. By investing in the future, TECO Energy is committed to keeping the power on even during challenging weather conditions. The plan encompasses various measures, including converting overhead lines to underground, trimming trees more frequently, and reinforcing equipment to withstand severe weather conditions. Join Cherie Jacobs as she provides insights into how the TECO Storm Protection Plan ensures reliable power, both in blue skies and during gray ones.