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2006 Hurricane Season Preparedness Briefing

2006 Hurricane Season Preparedness Briefing. Gulf Power Company June 5, 2006. Transmission Inspections. All critical lines have been inspected. The complete system has been inspected aerially twice since January, 2006.

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2006 Hurricane Season Preparedness Briefing

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  1. 2006 Hurricane Season Preparedness Briefing Gulf Power Company June 5, 2006

  2. Transmission Inspections • All critical lines have been inspected. • The complete system has been inspected aerially twice since January, 2006. • Comprehensive walking/climbing and groundline inspections are underway as part of the 6 year inspection program. • By August will be 80% complete.

  3. Vegetation Management • Transmission: • 230kV ROW vegetation inspections are complete and all hazard tree conditions have been addressed. • 115kV ROW vegetation inspections are 60% complete and crews are currently working on hazard trees. Completion Date: July 31st • 46kV ROW vegetation patrols and hazard tree removals are scheduled. Completion Date: August 31st.

  4. Vegetation Management • Distribution: • 3 phase ROW vegetation trim and removal of hazardous conditions are 85% complete.Completion Date: June 17th • Working well with home owners and land owners.

  5. Sweeps and Backlogged Repairs • Transmission: • All repairs to the system that were caused by Ivan, Dennis and Katrina have been completed. There are no backlogged repairs pending. • Distribution: • Restoration process minimized post storm repairs. • Patrolled main line of all feeders. • Loose down guys • Slack primary • Leaning poles

  6. Summary • Gulf is fully prepared for the 2006 Hurricane Season. • System: Transmission and Distribution • Storm Recovery Plan: • Proven and battle tested. • Improved based on lessons learned. • Support: • S.E.E. Mutual Assistance • Southern Company – Logistics • Southern Company – TERP

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