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Alabama Power
October 12, 2026
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Hurricane Isaias
Restoring power for more than 819,000 customers
October 12, 2026
Electric companies in the path of Hurricane Isaias were ready when the Category 2 storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday evening. Before the storm arrived, companies activated their emergency response plans, coordinated closely with industry and federal, state, and local partners, and strategically pre-positioned equipment, resources, and restoration workers so crews could begin damage assessments and restore power as soon as it was safe to do so.
At its peak, Isaias knocked out power to approximately 950,000 customers. More than 819,000 customers are restored less than three days after landfall, as of 4:30 p.m. ET, thanks to the crews who already were in place.
"Electric companies were ready before Isaias made landfall, and that preparation is paying off for customers," said EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney. "Year-round planning, close coordination with federal, state, and local partners, and sustained investments in a stronger, smarter grid put thousands of workers in position to restore power quickly and safely. Crews won't stop until every customer who can safely receive power is back on."
Restoration Continues
Crews have been working around the clock, with more than 25,000 workers from at least 25 states supporting the restoration effort.
Customers should stay safe and avoid downed power lines, damaged equipment, and flooded areas.
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The Steps To The Power Restoration Process
Every electric company has a detailed plan for restoring power after storms. Typically, one of the first steps is to make sure that power is no longer flowing through downed lines. Restoration then proceeds based on established priorities. Below are the steps to restore power after a storm. Learn More.
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Step 1
Power Plants
Power Plants
Power plants, the primary source of power production, are assessed for damage and restored.
Step 2
Transmission Lines
Transmission Lines
High-voltage transmission lines serving thousands of customers over wide areas are repaired.
Step 3
Substations
Substations
Substations are brought online in order for power to reach local distribution lines.
Step 4
Essential Services
Essential Services
Power is restored to essential services and facilities critical to public health and safety such as hospitals, nursing homes, fire and police departments, and water systems.
Step 5
Large Service Areas
Large Service Areas
Crews are dispatched to repair lines that will return service to the largest number of customers in the least amount of time. Service lines to neighborhoods, industries, and businesses are restored systematically.
Step 6
Individual Homes
Individual Homes
Once major repairs are completed, service lines to individual homes and smaller groups of customers are restored. Some customers may not be able to receive power to their homes because of damage. Flooding can damage electrical systems, and inspections by a licensed electrician may be required before a home can receive power. Customers should never touch damaged equipment.