Storm Resiliency & Response Services
We Are With You Before, During & After The Storm
Severe weather can plunge your facility into darkness in an instant. For hospitals, government buildings, data centers, and other critical facilities, losing power can be more than a mere inconvenience. Due to the devastating effects power loss can have for many organizations, backup power for storms is a must. With a microgrid at your facility and a response team ready to serve all your backup power needs, you can achieve storm resiliency, continue to fulfill your mission, and prevent catastrophic losses.
As a leader in providing microgrids and other energy services, PowerSecure gives you the peace of mind and power system resilience you need. We go beyond backup generators with resilient control systems to create a microgrid that can keep you connected to power even in the event of an outage to the main electrical grid. When you have our microgrids and storm response services in your corner, you can implement an effective storm response strategy and ensure your facility is always prepared, no matter the weather.
2026 Hurricane Season
PowerSecure continues to lead in performance through recent storm seasons. As major Atlantic and Gulf Coast hurricanes increase in frequency and strength, our team has supported utilities, healthcare systems, and essential infrastructure through complex outages and extreme weather.
While transmission lines, substations, and utility feeds strain under new demands, our integrated energy solutions provide rapid grid disruption response and long-duration outage protection. Our clients benefit from continuity and real-time visibility when it matters most.
Why Storm Resiliency Matters
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and even strong summer thunderstorms can wreak havoc on the infrastructure in your area. Having a storm response for severe weather and energy restoration to your facility is crucial. Part of this plan should include the installation of an independent power generation source (i.e., a microgrid) featuring energy storage capabilities. Proper service and maintenance of this microgrid will allow you to restore crucial services and prevent the worst-case scenario the moment power is cut to your building.
We provide energy monitoring services that keep an eye out for interruptions the instant they occur. This enables our independent power generation solutions, such as diesel and natural gas generators as well as backup batteries, to take over until regular service can be restored. We also have a nationwide service network that can provide emergency response services wherever you are. Our crews will be dispatched to assist in the recovery process whenever storms impact your power supply or existing systems.
What to Expect from a Commercial Storm Response Company
PowerSecure is more than a generator service provider. As a full-service energy solution company, we work with you year-round to provide storm response.
Here’s how we support your facility:
Before the Storm
We perform system testing, validate generator readiness, top off fuel supplies, and confirm remote monitoring capabilities. Our storm season power preparedness services give you confidence before forecasts escalate.
During the Storm
Our power system monitoring services offer instant outage detection and response. We dispatch remote activations, coordinate field response, and triage issues in real time to keep critical loads supported.
After the Storm
We complete inspections, validate performance, and initiate any needed repairs. This power system emergency response helps you recover quickly while maintaining control and visibility.
A Proven Foundation:
Hurricane Irma and the Evolution of Storm Response
PowerSecure’s approach to commercial storm response services has been shaped by years of field deployment and real-world crisis management. One of our most significant early demonstrations of success came during Hurricane Irma in 2017, a foundational case that continues to guide our refined storm resiliency services today.
Irma, one of the largest storms to ever hit Florida, left more than 16 million people without power. Yet hundreds of PowerSecure-supported facilities maintained operations throughout the event. This performance was made possible by a layered strategy built on early mobilization, remote monitoring, and real-time power system emergency response.
Our response during Hurricane Irma included:
- Storm preparedness for critical facilities: Before landfall, PowerSecure crews began coordinating across Florida. We inspected and tested engines, confirmed remote access, and filled fuel tanks to ensure microgrids and generators were ready for activation.
- Continuous power system monitoring: During the storm, our teams tracked utility feeds in real time. This visibility allowed us to anticipate service interruptions and respond quickly across hundreds of customer sites.
- Remote generator activation: Where available, we triggered backup power systems remotely to deliver uninterrupted electricity to critical facilities. Our rapid utility outage response support ensured lights stayed on, even as surrounding areas went dark.
- Support for critical operations: Our solutions enabled hospitals, emergency response centers, and essential businesses to maintain function throughout the event. For some clients, our support continued for more than 11 consecutive days.
This performance not only preserved safety and service delivery but also provided long-term confidence in the role of resilient energy systems during regional disruption.
What’s Changed Since Irma
While Hurricane Irma remains a milestone example, it’s only part of the story. Over the past decade, we’ve continued to expand and evolve our storm response capabilities in response to increasing operational risk.
PowerSecure now delivers:
- Advanced grid outage response informed by predictive weather and infrastructure data
- Scalable storm response for government facilities and enterprise systems
- Expanded regional support networks with dedicated crews and logistics
- Modernized commercial energy monitoring systems for proactive maintenance, automatic outage detection and faster response
Our work over the past 25 years helped set the standard. Today, we continue raising it by deploying resilient power infrastructure that enables clients to lead confidently through uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does storm response services improve the lifecycle of a microgrid?
Storm response providers manage the full lifecycle of power outage response services. That includes monitoring, testing, predictive maintenance, proactive activation, emergency coordination, and post-event recovery. Generator maintenance is only one piece of a much broader process.
When should facilities engage a storm response provider?
Storm response planning starts long before severe weather is on the radar. Early engagement allows for readiness assessments, upgrades, and operational training. We recommend year-round preparation for any site with critical infrastructure.
What types of facilities benefit most from storm resiliency and response services?
Any location where downtime has serious consequences. That includes data centers, healthcare systems, utility hubs, logistics centers, and government sites. We specialize in storm response for government facilities and storm response for data centers with high complexity and strict uptime needs.
