Quick Facts
There were twenty-seven situation reports posted between 08/25/20 and 09/25/20 for Hurricane Laura. Three major storms hit the gulf area in late-summer 2020. Laura made landfall around 2:00 AM EDT on August 27, near Cameron, Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Sally made landfall around 5:45 AM EDT on September 16, near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a category 2 hurricane. Tropical Storm Beta made landfall around 11:00 PM EDT on September 21 near the Matagorda Peninsula in Texas.
Hurricane Laura Situation Reports
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Combined Report: Hurricanes Sally & Laura 9/25/2020
Combined Report: Hurricanes Sally & Laura 9/24/2020
Combined Report: Hurricanes Sally & Laura 9/23/2020
Combined Report: Hurricanes Sally & Laura 9/22/2020
Hurricane Sally & Hurricane Laura combined report for 9/25/2020
Hurricane Sally & Hurricane Laura Combined report for 9/24/2020
Hurricane Sally & Hurricane Laura combined report for 9/23/2020
Hurricane Sally & Hurricane Laura combined report for 9/22/2020
Resources
Before Laura made landfall, investor-owned electric companies and public power utilities mobilized an army of at least 29,000 workers from 29 states…
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DOE is working with interagency and private sector partners to prepare for Hurricane Laura and support the energy sector response efforts.
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DOE is ready to safely facilitate the restoration of energy systems while protecting public health as the 2020 hurricane season comes underway.
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A checklist from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for building an emergency supply kit
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Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on preparing an emergency kit tailored to your household
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During any disaster, Department of Energy emergency responders are prepared to work with their partners to aid in restoring power to those impacted.
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A tool from the Energy Information Administration to help identify potential threats to energy infrastructure from natural disasters
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Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on preparing for and surviving during a hurricane.
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Hurricane season in the Atlantic has officially begun.
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The Federal government works closely every year with industry and government partners to prepare for hurricane season which begins on June 1.
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