Summer Storm Season: RESCO Helps Your Utility Stay Prepared

Utilities servicing the Midwest and Northern Plains are well aware of the severe and oftentimes unpredictable weather that occurs year-round. And while destructive weather can impact these regions at any time during the year, the spring and summer months are historically viewed as the primary storm seasons for this part of the country.

Tornadoes, lightning, micro-bursts, heat waves, wildfires, and other weather occurrences can instantly turn normal operations into an emergency response situation at your utility. And when the power goes out at your members’ and customers’ homes, farms, and businesses, having an adequate inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies is essential to get back up-and-running.

Here are three tips from RESCO to help your utility best prepare for damage caused by inclement weather:

• Check your inventory early and often. Don’t get caught off guard and don’t make assumptions about what you currently have stocked. Inventory management is a year-round function, but paying close attention before the spring and summer storm seasons can help ensure your utility has the necessary equipment and supplies–and the appropriate quantity–to properly respond to emergency situations and repair work.

• Work with your RESCO account representative to identify current and future needs. Our professional and experienced team is always available to discuss your needs and provide recommendations, based on past purchase history, current inventory, and immediate necessities.

• Call RESCO Storm Response for additional products and supplies. Even thorough and diligent inventory management doesn’t protect utilities from material, equipment, and supply shortages due to large-scale, weather-caused damage. To quickly assist our members and cooperatives with the products they need to repair damaged equipment and restore service, we’ve placed four Storm Response trailers–which are stocked with materials and supplies needed to restore service and repair damaged equipment–in our service area. To reach RESCO Storm Response, please call 866-273-5030.