Cleco secures additional resources as Hurricane Zeta strengthens - KALB
The following information has been provided by Cleco: PINEVILLE, La. (Cleco) - In addition to Cleco resources, the company has secured contractors and will continue to evaluate resources as Zeta strengthens to a Category 2 Hurricane. “While the track hasn’t changed, meteorologists believe the storm will likely strengthen to a Category 2 Hurricane before making landfall on the southeast Louisiana coast later today. Maximum winds at landfall are expected to be near 100 mph,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management. “We’ve secured additional workers as a result of the new forecast. In addition to Cleco personnel, we now have over 450 contractors to help restore power.” Based on the storm’s current track, Cleco customers in St. Tammany and Washington parishes should be prepared for heavy rainfall, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and power outages. “As with every storm, there will be challenges,” said Lass. “We’re still in a global health pande...