As the Gulf Coast recently recognized the 20th year of Hurricane Katrina, we’re joined by Kaila Moran (Corporate Engagement) and Dirk Turner (Local Manager, Lucedale) from Mississippi Power to talk practical hurricane readiness, how the grid has been hardened since 2005, and what “self-healing” networks mean for faster restorations. We cover Katrina & Zeta lessons learned, why every Mississippi Power employee has a storm role, mutual-aid partnerships across the Southeast, and smart safety tips—especially generator do’s & don’ts. We also dig into community impact: the Mississippi Power Foundation, Community Connection chapters, workforce development, “Renew Our Rivers,” and local projects (like the Lucedale park stage). Plus: simple ways to lower your bill during peak heat (thermostats, filters, sealing drafts, appliance timing) and how to use Mississippi Power’s outage map, usage alerts, and assistance programs.
You’ll learn:
- What changed after Katrina (elevated substations, automation, concrete/steel poles)
- How “self-healing” circuits isolate faults and restore most customers automatically
- The fastest way to report outages and track real-time progress
- Top 5 storm-kit essentials and the family plan you should prepare now
- Critical generator safety to protect your home—and lineworkers
- Energy-saving habits that actually move your bill
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