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October 7, 2024 |
Hurricane Milton
FMPA is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is currently a Category 4 storm anticipated to make landfall on Florida’s west coast near Tampa Wednesday. The current path predicts the storm traveling across Central Florida, likely impacting the FMPA office and multiple Member cities. The Agency team is following the storm for these potential effects, and team members are available to assist with needs outside of mutual aid services.
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II Training Postponed
The Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II training scheduled for today and tomorrow has been postponed in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. A new date will be shared as soon as it’s available. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Trinity Catholic High School Visit
FMPA, in collaboration with Mount Dora and Kissimmee Utility Authority, hosted a tour for applied engineering students from Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala. Joined by a representative from Ocala Electric Utility, the students visited the Mount Dora Community Solar Farm and Cane Island Power Park. If your utility or community is interested in scheduling a similar tour, contact Susan Schumann.
Public Power Week
Public Power Week kicked off yesterday. The annual nationwide event allows public power utilities across the country to help customers and stakeholders understand public power, how to engage with the utility, and the benefits it offers.
Rice Creek Ribbon-Cutting Event
Invitees recently received an official RSVP link from Mary Kathryn Patterson. If you plan to attend the Rice Creek Ribbon-Cutting Event next week in Palatka, please complete the form and sign the safety statement by Wednesday. Contact Mary Kathryn with any questions.
FMPA Cybersecurity Event
FMPA’s IT department is planning a cybersecurity event on October 28 from 11:30 to 2 p.m. for FMPA staff members. Agent Crenshaw from the FBI Cyber Team will speak. The event can be broadcast live for other interested Member cities. Members who would like to participate in watching the event can email Wayne Koback.
FMPA Cybersecurity Event
FMPA’s IT department is planning a cybersecurity event on October 28 from 11:30 to 2 p.m. for FMPA staff members. Agent Crenshaw from the FBI Cyber Team will speak. The event can be broadcast live for other interested Member cities. Members who would like to participate in watching the event can email Wayne Koback.
Anniversaries
Jody Finklea | Oct. 8 | 23 years
Jaye Godin | Oct. 8 | 12 years
ARP Rate Workshop
Oct. 15 | FMPA | 2 p.m.
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
Oct. 16 | FMPA | 12:30 p.m.
FMPA’s Member Services Advisory Committee
Oct. 16 | FMPA | 3 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Oct. 17 | FMPA | 9 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Oct. 17 | FMPA | 2 p.m.
Substation Exchange Roundtable – FPUA
Oct. 17-18 | Fort Pierce Utilities Authority | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. – noon
2024 Substation Series – Substation Transformer Basics and Controls
Nov. 5-6 | OUC | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lineman Apprenticeship Final Exam
Nov. 5-7 | KUA Training Facility
ARP Rate Workshop
Nov. 12 | FMPA | 2 p.m.
Utility-scale U.S. solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
Data center owners turn to nuclear as potential electricity source
Data centers and cryptocurrency mining in Texas drive strong power demand growth
When will power return to the Carolinas?
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FMPA Weekly is published by FMPA’s Public Relations Department for staff and members. Questions about this newsletter may be directed to Emily Maag. Check out FMPA’s Glossary, for frequently mentioned terms.