JUN E 2026
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Hurricane Preparation
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here
• Member Q&A • Keep It Clear • Trustee Insight
DEAR MEMBERS, June 1 marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season in Florida, which continues through November 30. Florida is home to extreme weather conditions that may arise during hurricane season, and it’s extremely important that we remain vigilant when preparing for extreme weather events.
training to ensure they work safely and respond quickly. Our teams coordinate with state and local emergency officials to align our response to community needs. We’re committed to a restoration effort that is safe, responsive, and timely while keeping you informed every step of the way.
This year, experts f rom Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling, and Software Team (TC-RAMS) are predicting that the 2026 Atlantic Basin hurricane season will have somewhat below normal activity. These experts anticipate a relatively average amount of hurricane activity with 13 named storms, 6 of which are predicted to be hurricanes.
I encourage you to be cautious and prepare your homes and families. Essential supplies disappear quickly when storms approach. To ensure you are adequately prepared, stay informed about weather forecasts and advisories issued by state and local authorities. Prepare your emergency supply kit – review a list of essential supplies on page two to get you started – and establish a communication plan with your loved ones in case of an emergency.
I encourage you to thoroughly prepare for every hurricane season, regardless of forecasted storm activity. Despite a favorable forecast, just one major hurricane that impacts the communities we serve can create lengthy power outages, damage property, and create unsafe conditions for our members. Long before the first storm forms, the SECO team is prepared and ready to respond. To prevent outages before they happen, our vegetation team inspects and trims trees along thousands of miles of power lines; our supply chain team restocks materials like poles, wire, and transformers so they are on hand when needed. SECO line crews perform storm-response drills and safety
PREPARATION IS KEY – we live in a hurricaneprone state, and we must proactively safeguard our families and homes. While we can’t control the weather, we can control our preparation and response. The SECO Energy team is Storm Ready and will work nonstop to restore electricity in the event of an emergency.
CURTIS WYNN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUNE 2026 | SECO NEWS
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