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When storms collide: Utilities’ new approach to hurricane restoration in the age of COVID-19

June 4, 2020

The Atlantic hurricane season began Monday, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is anticipating a “busy” six months. Regardless of the number of storms, electric utilities will face additional challenges as they work to restore power while also dealing with the impacts of a global pandemic.

Up and down the East Coast, power companies have developed new storm response protocols that take into account physical distancing recommendations, avoid large groupings of workers, provide medical testing, and harness new ways of operating supply chains.

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