KUA to stage mock disaster ahead of hurricane season - Kissimmee Utility Authority

KISSIMMEE— Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Thursday, April 9 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training and tabletop exercises. Activities will include pre- and post-hurricane scenarios and other threats that are handled with the same intensity as real-life incidents. The drill also exposes employees to other non-hurricane related emergency situations, such as cybersecurity threats and equipment malfunctions. The drill will not impact normal utility operations. A team of observers will evaluate the drill to identify potential vulnerabilities and make recommendations for improvements. These observations will be shared with utility management in a drill debriefing. As we head into the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, this training presents a great opportunity to test our hurricane response procedures across multiple departments. Founded in 1901, KUA is Florida’s sixth largest community-owned utility powering 100,000 customers in Osceola County, Florida. For more information, visit www.kua.com. ###