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Article: Tampa Electric Prepares Year-Round for Storm Season.
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- PR Newswire
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- June 1, 2005
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TAMPA, Fla., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Storm season starts June 1, but Tampa Electric prepares year-round to deal with the potential impacts of hurricanes and widespread power outages. Tampa Electric's comprehensive storm plan is in place and ready to help restore power as safely and quickly as possible in the event of a storm.
Storm season, which runs through Nov. 30, is a particularly vulnerable time for the system of wires and equipment delivering electricity to homes and businesses. Severe storms can damage Tampa Electric's energy delivery systems, and power outages are not uncommon during storm conditions.
As with all its activities, safety ...