
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 8, 2008 – Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) today announced that its comprehensive hurricane preparedness guide is now available in Spanish.
The 2008 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, which is offered annually to Osceola County residents, was developed by the utility to help individuals and families prepare for the potentially devastating effects of hurricanes, tropical storms and other natural disasters.
The 40-page handbook is packed with important information on hurricanes and floods, plus helpful phone numbers, a disaster supplies checklist and a hurricane tracking chart.
The full-color guide can be downloaded in both Spanish and English from KUA’s Web site at www.kua.com/hurricane.
KUA serves its Spanish language customers through a variety of channels, including a multilingual call center, assorted publications and free energy audits to encourage energy efficiency in the home.
Founded in 1901, KUA (www.kua.com) is Florida’s sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 170,000 residents in five Central Florida counties.
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Chris M. Gent
(407) 933-9836
cgent@kua.com