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Utilities focus on plausibility, prevention in preparing for worst-case scenarios

Aspike in natural disasters this year has left millions without power in the United States for varying lengths of time. And given concerns over climate change and the possibility the trend will continue, customers may be asking if their utility has prepared for the worst.

It is a valid question, given recent events.

This 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record — there were eight storms from just Aug. 9 to Sept. 29, a dubious feat unmatched in the last 124 years. Three storms created major disruptions to utility operations: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, respectively.

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