Short Summary
The Town of Apex Electric Department engages in year-round storm preparation by enhancing electric infrastructure, refining outage management systems, and training staff to ensure quick and safe power restoration during storms. Residents are encouraged to develop their own storm action plans, stay informed, and utilize available resources to enhance safety and readiness before, during, and after storm events.
Detailed Summary
The Town of Apex Electric Department emphasizes the importance of year-round storm preparation to ensure reliable power restoration during severe weather events. This includes continuous improvements to electric infrastructure, training staff, and enhancing outage management systems. By proactively addressing these aspects, the department aims to achieve top reliability in North Carolina and facilitate a swift and safe restoration of power when storms occur.
Residents are encouraged to develop their own storm action plans, which involve preparation steps before, during, and after a storm. Key recommendations include securing outdoor items, monitoring local media, and reporting outages. The department also provides resources such as an outage map, preparedness checklists, and guides to help residents stay informed and ready.
In addition to individual preparation, the Town of Apex Electric Department offers various tools for residents to stay connected and informed, including an outage app and social media updates. By fostering community awareness and readiness, the department aims to enhance safety and minimize risks associated with storm events.
Storm Monitoring and Preparation
Storm preparation doesn’t only happen in the days before a storm approaches.
The Town of Apex Electric department prepares all year by strengthening our
electric infrastructure, improving out outage management system, training
staff and achieving top reliability in North Carolina. If a storm does hit we
are ready to restore your power quickly and safely. Click here for weather
related updates.
- Outage Map
- Prepare in Advance
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Stay Informed
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Outage Map
Pinpoint the size and location of outages, report outages, and stay informed
about restoration times.
Your Storm Action Plan
Having a plan in place is one of the best ways to stay safe during a storm.
While Town employees work year-round to operate safely and respond quickly,
your preparation matters too. Knowing what to do before, during, and after a
storm helps you stay ready and reduces risk.
- Before a Storm
- During a Storm
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After a Storm
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Before a Storm
Ready your home, purchase supplies and prepare for the storm.
Keep your family safe and monitor the local media until the storm passes.
Report service outages, inspect damages and remain safe.
- Watch for downed power lines. Stay back and consider them energized. Energized lines can conduct electricity through the ground up to 35 feet away from the line. Call or report downed lines.
- Check for electrical damage inside your home, such as frayed wires, sparks, or the smell of burning insulation. If you find damage to your meter box or your weather head, don't turn you power on until an electrician inspects your system and makes necessary repairs.
- Do not connect your generator directly to your home's electrical system. It is dangerous to you, your neighbor and utility workers.
- Power Restoration
- My Neighbor Has Power But I Don't
- Report an Outage
Guides & Resources
Helpful tips for you and your home before, during and after a storm.