JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.
One of the first things JEA recommends homeowners do is look up - loose branches and declining trees are among the leading causes of power outages during storms.
The utility company works year-round to reduce that risk across its entire service area.
“JEA crews work throughout the year, trimming trees throughout our entire service territory,” said Karen McAllister, JEA’s Public Information Officer. “We ask customers to join us in that effort, make sure that they’re trimming trees on their property and maintaining vegetation.”
JEA says it pruned 1,383 miles of trees to reduce, replaced 3,300 utility poles and installed 5,983 transformers.
Beyond tree maintenance, JEA recommends customers gather supplies for a hurricane preparedness kit, write a review plan for their family or business, and trim trees on their property — keeping vegetation away from power lines and weather heads.
JEA also recommends registering any power generators and providing the most up-to-date contact information.