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Tampa Electric Company 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

Tampa Electric Company 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation. Regan Haines Director, Energy Delivery May 6, 2009. Hurricane Preparedness Briefing. Multi-prong approach System Infrastructure Coordination Pre-Storm Preparation. System Infrastructure . System Hardening Wood Pole Inspections

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Tampa Electric Company 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

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  1. Tampa Electric Company2009 Hurricane Season Preparation Regan Haines Director, Energy Delivery May 6, 2009

  2. Hurricane Preparedness Briefing • Multi-prong approach • System Infrastructure • Coordination • Pre-Storm Preparation Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  3. System Infrastructure • System Hardening • Wood Pole Inspections • Ten Point Plan Initiatives • Three Year Storm Hardening Plan 2007-2009 Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  4. System Infrastructure • Distribution System • Wood Pole Inspection Program – Approx. 39,000 each year • Includes Wind Loading Analysis • Reinforcements & Repairs Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  5. System Infrastructure • Transmission System – 26,000 poles system-wide • Above Ground Inspections • Groundline Inspections • Includes Wind Loading Analysis • Repairs Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  6. System Infrastructure • Storm Hardening – Ten Point Plan Initiatives • Vegetation Management • Transitioning to a three year tree trim for all feeders and laterals • 30% increase in trimming for 2009 • Critical Transmission circuits patrolled semi-annually Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  7. System Infrastructure • Storm Hardening – Ten Point Plan Initiatives • Joint Use Audit • 100% of system has been audited 2007-2008 • Plan to begin next audit in 2010 • Completed Implementation of new GIS • Participate in Joint Research Projects with PURC • Forensics Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  8. System Infrastructure • Three Year Storm Hardening Plan • Distribution construction standard - NESC Grade B • Extreme Wind Pilot Hardening Projects • Saint Joseph’s Hospital • Port of Tampa Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  9. System Infrastructure Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  10. System Infrastructure • Three Year Storm Hardening Plan • Convert Overhead Distribution Interstate Crossings to Underground • Completed conversion of Lois Ave 4kV • Network protectors inspected, tested, and repaired Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  11. System Infrastructure • Three Year Storm Hardening Plan • Transitioned Underground Construction Standard to Stainless Steel • Pilot Submersible Switchgear and “Storm Secure” Break Away OH Services Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  12. Coordination • Planning and Coordination with Governmental Agencies • Hurricane planning with Emergency Operation Centers • Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, City of Temple Terrace, City of Plant City, City of Oldsmar, Pinellas County, Polk County, Pasco County • Coordination with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and Hillsborough County Hazard Mitigation Group Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  13. Coordination • Planning and Coordination with Governmental Agencies • Participation in Storm Preparedness Workshops • US Coast Guard Tabletop • City of Tampa Mock Storm Exercise • Hillsborough County Mock Storm Exercise • City of Tampa Mass Casualty Exercise Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  14. Pre-Storm Preparation • Conducted mock storm circuit patrol training • Review and order storm material inventory • Conduct mock storm exercise • Updated Storm damage model • Reviewed, updated and exercised disaster recovery plans • Reviewed, updated and synchronized circuit priorities with Hillsborough County EOC • ED Mock Storm Exercise • May 14, 2009 - • ED Call-out Group • VP ED and direct reports • Functional ED departments • Customer Service • Corporate Communications • Emergency Management • IT, Telecom, Treasury Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

  15. Summary • Inspections & Repairs • Vegetation Management • Storm Hardening Plans • Improved Coordination • Training & Pre-Storm Season Activities • Ready for 2009 Storm Season Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation

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