Snohomish County PUD Sends Crew Members to Guam to Help with Power Restoration

Snohomish County PUD recently sent crew members, equipment and vehicles to Guam to help it recover from a typhoon that knocked out power to most of its 150,000 residents.

Building Public Power’s Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

A look at the strategies, structures, and partnerships that strengthen utility resilience before, during, and after an emergency event. Learn how to build readiness during blue sky periods through effective training programs and exercise design. Explore the fundamentals of the Incident Command...
June 28, 2026
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Preparing to be resilient in hurricane season

As Atlantic hurricane season begins again, Kenny Stinson, mayor of Vinton, Louisiana, reflects on the preparation and restoration practices from Hurricane Laura in 2020.
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APPA Engage

Where Public Power Connects Access APPA Engage APPA Engage is the place for public power professionals to network virtually and collaborate with peers who experience similar successes and challenges. As a community member, you can: Discuss the latest practices, ask questions, share ideas, and
March 11, 2017
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Tallahassee, Fla., Restores Power to Over 99% of Customers in Wake of Tornadoes

The City of Tallahassee, Fla., has successfully restored power to over 99% of customers who can safely receive electricity after three tornadoes ripped through town on May 10, the Florida Municipal Electric Association reported.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Public Power Utilities in Fla. Wrap Up Power Restoration Efforts in Wake of Hurricane

Public power utilities in Florida on Sept. 1 were wrapping up power restoration efforts in the state in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, which hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane the morning of Aug. 30.
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Community Engagement

Light Up the Navajo Nation

Download the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority 2026 calendar: letter | legal Light Up Navajo VII Light Up Navajo is an initiative of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, in coordination with the American Public Power Association, to help bring electricity to families in need in the Navajo Nation
July 9, 2018
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Reliability

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Recognized for Excellence

Sioux Center Municipal Utilities recently received a WattStar Award from Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) at Technology Days 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Reliability

Norwich Public Utilities Details Preparation for Hurricane Season

With hurricane season for 2025 underway, Connecticut public power utility Norwich Public Utilities on July 7 said it has completed extensive efforts to prepare for severe weather that could impact utility services for its customers in the weeks and months ahead.
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Disasters don’t take a break, neither should preparedness

I don’t know about you, but our mutual aid team breathes a big sigh of relief on December 1 — the “official” end to the Atlantic hurricane season. While there...