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As Floridians living in the Panhandle, we have been devastated by hurricanes over the years. With hurricanes, we usually know ahead of time that they are headed our way, but don't forget that where we live, the weather can become extreme and dangerous in a matter of minutes. I want to take this opportunity to emphasize to all of West Florida Electric Cooperative's (WFEC's) members to prepare now before storms affect you and your loved ones.
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Ask yourself these questions:
• Have I made sure that WFEC has my current contact information? If you stop by or call in to make a payment, just verify that your physical address, phone numbers and emails are correct.
• Do I have a back-up power supply like a generator? If so, when is the last time it worked? How long will it run with the fuel you have?
• When was the last time it was serviced? There are local businesses and people in the area who can help you if you don't know how.
• Do I have the supplies I need to take care of myself and my family? This includes water, nonperishable food, flashlights, fresh batteries, etc.
• Don't forget about your pets and animals.
• Do I have a family member that needs life-sustaining medical equipment like oxygen machines and CPAPs?
Please make plans in case there is an extended outage in your area.

Even if you are on the medically essential list for WFEC, they cannot guarantee you will have power or be the first one restored. They do their best to get everyone back on as quickly as possible.
• If I have to evacuate do I have a place planned to go and alternative routes to get there in case conditions are worse than expected?
• Make sure you always keep enough gas in your vehicles to get there.

Always keep extra supplies on hand in case you need them. Electricity is a valuable resource and when it isn't working, it is normal for us to become frustrated. Make sure that you report your outage, even if you think someone else has already done so. You can do this with the outage number (844-688-2431), by texting or even by the mobile app. If you haven't tried the mobile app to report an outage then you are missing out on how easy it is. Everyone stay safe during this storm season and thank you again for allowing me to represent you as a WFEC Trustee and God bless you all.