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Gulf Power Preps For Hurricane Season
April 26, 2019
Gulf Power Company held their annual storm drill Thursday to prepare employees for the upcoming hurricane season.
The drill is part of the utility’s efforts to access and improve on storm restoration response and ensure employees are ready for storm season.
Thanks to these training drills, when Hurricane Michael slammed into the Panama City area in October of last year, Gulf Power said their employees were ready for action – a coordinated force committed to restoring power and hope. It was a monumental storm – now classified as a Category 5 – that required a monumental response.
Team leaders from across the company participated in several mock scenarios associated with hurricanes forecasted to hit Northwest Florida. Attendees got an inside look at how Gulf Power prepares for and responds to hurricanes impacting its service area.
The drill was held at Gulf Power’s training and storm center on Pine Forest Road.
Pictured: Gulf Power’s annual storm drill Thursday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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