The issue does not appear to be limited to public utility companies.
In South Florida, hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power after Hurricane Irma. Florida Power and Light, a private company, was overwhelmed. Days passed, and many customers became furious with FPL’s lack of progress. The issue gained national attention after a Hollywood nursing home saw eight patients die within days of the hurricane. This was due to the facility’s a lack of power and air conditioning.
