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Tampa Electric CompanyTampa Electric Company2009 Hurricane Season 2009 Hurricane Season
PreparationPreparation
Regan HainesDirector, Energy Delivery
May 6, 2009
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Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation
Hurricane Preparedness Briefing
Multi-prong approach
• System Infrastructure
• Coordination
• Pre-Storm Preparation
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System Infrastructure
System Hardening
• Wood Pole Inspections
• Ten Point Plan Initiatives
• Three Year Storm Hardening Plan 2007-2009
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System Infrastructure
Distribution System
• Wood Pole Inspection Program – Approx. 39,000 each year
• Includes Wind Loading Analysis
• Reinforcements & Repairs
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System Infrastructure
Transmission System – 26,000 poles system-wide
• Above Ground Inspections
• Groundline Inspections
• Includes Wind Loading Analysis
• Repairs
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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
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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
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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
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System Infrastructure
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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
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System Infrastructure
Three Year Storm Hardening Plan
• Transitioned Underground Construction Standard to Stainless Steel
• Pilot Submersible Switchgear and “Storm Secure” Break Away OH Services
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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
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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
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Pre-Storm Preparation
Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation
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
• 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
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Tampa Electric Company - 2009 Hurricane Season Preparation
Summary
• Inspections & Repairs
• Vegetation Management
• Storm Hardening Plans
• Improved Coordination
• Training & Pre-Storm Season Activities
• Ready for 2009 Storm Season