FPL Finalizing Preparations as Helene Approaches, Urges Customers to Keep Safety a Top Priority
FPL Finalizing Preparations as Helene Approaches, Urges Customers to Keep Safety a Top Priority
The latest: Tropical storm and hurricane watches are already in place along parts of the Gulf Coast of Florida as Helene moves toward the coast. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is mobilizing a restoration workforce of thousands and finalizing preparations to restore electric service as quickly as possible. Customers throughout the state may be impacted and those in the storm's path should prepare for potential widespread, extended power outages.
最新消息: 海伦娜向海岸移动，佛罗里达州墨西哥湾沿岸已经发布热带风暴和飓风警报。佛州电力和光能公司（FPL）正在调动数千人的恢复力量，并最终准备尽快恢复电力服务。整个州的客户可能会受到影响，沿风暴路径的客户应准备好可能会出现大面积、持续时间长的停电。
Why it matters: Helene is forecast to strengthen over the next two days. While the track is still uncertain, the storm is expected to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast before the end of the week. The storm brings the potential for destructive winds, heavy rains, widespread flooding and storm surge that will create restoration challenges. Customers should finalize their preparations and prioritize safety.
重要原因: 海伦娜预计在未来两天内加强。虽然路径仍不确定，但预计风暴将在本周结束前登陆佛罗里达墨西哥湾沿岸。风暴可能带来破坏性风、暴雨、广泛洪水和风暴潮，这将带来恢复挑战。客户应完成准备工作并优先考虑安全。
A word from FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel: "While there are still some unknowns with this storm, I want to assure our customers that we are ready and prepared to respond to whatever Helene brings our way. We are mobilizing and pre-positioning a workforce of thousands to restore customers' power safely and as quickly as possible. Just as importantly, as we finalize our preparations, it's crucial that our customers are also making plans for their families."
佛州电力和光能公司总裁兼首席执行官阿曼多·皮门泰尔的讲话: "尽管这场风暴仍有一些不确定因素，但我要向我们的客户保证，我们已经准备好，愿意应对海伦娜可能带来的一切。我们正在调动并预置数千人的力量，以尽快安全地恢复客户的电力。同样重要的是，在我们完成准备工作的同时，我们的客户也有必要为其家庭制定计划。"
What FPL is doing:
佛光公司正在采取以下行动：
- Pre-positioning a restoration workforce that includes employees, contractors and out-of-state assistance as well as supplies and equipment.
- Finalizing staging sites in the areas most likely to be impacted by the storm to help speed restoration.
- Coordinating our response with county and state emergency operations centers.
- 预先定位包括员工、承包商和外州援助在内的恢复力量，以及供应和设备。
- 在可能受到风暴影响最严重的地区确定最终设定地点，以帮助加速恢复。
- 与县和州的紧急操作中心协调我们的响应。
What customers should do before the storm:
风暴来临前客户应该做什么：
- Safety is always FPL's first priority. Customers should make it their top priority as they finalize their personal preparations.
- Don't trim trees at this point – high winds can turn branches into dangerous, flying debris.
- Follow the advice of federal, state and local authorities. This is especially important for people living in low-lying areas and manufactured homes who may face additional challenges during a severe weather event.
- Customers dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining medical equipment, should finalize their family emergency plan for backup power.
- Download the FPL app for on-the-go, instant and secure access to your account by texting the word "App" to MyFPL (69375).
- For more safety tips, visit FPL.com/Storm.
- 安全始终是佛光公司的首要任务。客户在完成个人准备时也应把安全放在首位。
- 此时不要修剪树木 - 大风可能会将树枝变成危险的飞行碎片。
- 遵循联邦、州和地方政府的建议。这对那些居住在低洼地区和移动房屋的人尤为重要，在严重天气事件期间，他们可能面临额外的挑战。
- 依赖于电力生命维持医疗设备的客户，应完成家庭应急计划备用电源。
- 通过向MyFPL（69375）发送单词“App”下载FPL应用程序，即可随时随地安全访问您的账户。
- 欲知更多安全提示，请访问FPL.com/Storm。
How to reach us:
如何联系我们：
- 561-694-4442
- Media.relations@fpl.com
- X - @FPL_Newsroom
- 561-694-4442
- media.relations@fpl.com
- X - @FPL_Newsroom
Additional resources:
其他资源：
- How we prepare for storm season
- How FPL restores power
- Stay safe before a storm
- 我们如何为风暴季做准备
- FPL如何恢复电力
- 风暴来临前注意安全