S E PT E M BE R 2026 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Peak Hurricane Season Is Here and Preparation Matters
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DEAR MEMBERS, It is now September, which is the peak month of the Atlantic hurricane season. While no one can predict where or when a storm will develop, history reminds us it only takes one storm to significantly impact our communities. Your family depends on reliable electric service, which is why hurricane preparedness is a yearround commitment at SECO Energy. Long before a storm appears in the forecast, our teams work to strengthen the electric system through infrastructure improvements, proactive vegetation management, employee training, and comprehensive storm planning. These ongoing efforts help reduce outages and position our crews to restore power as quickly and safely as possible when severe weather strikes. We also routinely evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve our storm response. One of these emerging technologies is the use of utility-scale drones that allow us to assess damage more quickly and safely after a storm. This technology helps us identify the hardesthit areas, prioritize repairs, and begin restoring power sooner while improving safety for our employees and contractors. While we prepare every day, we encourage you to do the same. Take time now to review your family's emergency plans, replenish essential supplies, and ensure your family's storm kit is fully stocked before severe weather threatens our area. Being informed and prepared can make a significant difference during and after a storm. Your safety is just as important to us as restoring power. If you or a loved one depends on electrically
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powered medical equipment, please contact SECO Energy and enroll your household in Florida’s Special Needs Registry at FloridaDisaster.org. It is essential to have a plan in place for extended power outages during hurricane season. That plan may include evacuating outside a storm’s projected path, having access to a backup generator, or relocating to a county-approved emergency shelter. If outages occur, please know that SECO employees work as long as weather conditions safely allow them to restore power as quickly possible. During periods of sustained high winds or other dangerous conditions, crews must temporarily suspend restoration efforts until it is safe to resume. Our employees live and work right here in Central Florida, serving the same communities where they raise their families. They experience the same storms and challenges alongside our members, and they remain committed to restoring service safely, efficiently, and with the highest regard for the well-being of everyone we serve. As your trusted electric cooperative, the SECO team is committed to being ready when you need us most. We encourage every member to plan ahead so that together we can weather hurricane season safely and recover more quickly when storms pass. Sincerely,
CURTIS WYNN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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