Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC) readies for Hurricane ISAIAS

As Hurricane Isaias continues its path along the east coast, Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CFEC)
has prepared a crew of lineman and a service restoration team, to manage and restore power to the service
area during the storm. CFEC is currently taking precautions to prepare for this storm, tracking the storm’s
movements, updating staff, and reminding its members to prepare their homes and families for the
weekend.
“The current forecast is showing Hurricane Isaias will most likely remain a category 1, skirting along the east
coast of Florida through the weekend,” said Daniel Powell, Manager of Engineering at CFEC. “Right now, we
are monitoring and preparing in case anything changes suddenly.”
CFEC has a well-stocked inventory of the materials and equipment necessary for making repairs. Line crews
have also been assembled and are on stand-by for the storm.
Members can report outages by calling 1-800-227-1302, through the CFEC website (www.cfec.com) under
the “report an outage” tab, or by accessing the CFEC Connect mobile app.
Use these tips to prepare for storms:
 For shelter updates, check with local fire departments and your counties’ emergency management
team:
o Levy- Visit www.Levydisaster.com or call emergency management at 352.486.5213
o Dixie- Visit www.Dixieemergency.com or call emergency management at 352.498.1231
o Gilchrist- Visit www.Gilchrist.fl.us or call emergency management at 386.935.5400
o Alachua- Visit www.Alachuacounty.us or call emergency management at 352.955.1818
 If someone in your household depends on electricity to operate life support systems, make plans for
alternate sources of power or alternate lodging.
 Determine safe evacuation routes.
 Have a first aid kit on hand, including prescription medication in adequate supply.