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Article: Tampa Electric Prepares for Tropical Storm Fay, Offers Tips for Storm Readiness.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- August 18, 2008
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TAMPA, Fla. -- Should Tropical Storm Fay impact the area, Tampa Electric has a comprehensive response plan to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Customers are also encouraged to implement their personal storm plans. In addition to the numerous precautions area residents can take to protect their families and property, the company offers a few key tips:
* Stay away from any downed power lines. These lines may still be energized. If so, they are dangerous. Downed lines do not have to pop and snap to be energized. All persons should avoid any contact with any downed line or any object, such as a tree branch, fence, vehicle or even water that has come ...