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With severe flooding anticipated Friday and through the weekend, Florida Power & Light officials have prepositioned technological equipment in critical substations across the Sunshine State.

"Thermal imaging so we can detect changes in temperature on the equipment that we wouldn’t be able to see with a naked eye," FPL spokesperson Marshall Hastings told WPBF 25 News, describing a substation rover that is located in critical areas with power grids.

"We’re able to remotely operate and monitor this piece of equipment. So, we have a crew based in West Palm Beach, and we’re able to see everything that’s going on here as soon as the severe weather has passed."

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These rovers would also limit the amount of time needed to assess damages, and rather utilize the human resources and energy towards recovery.

"If we don’t have to come out here, we don’t necessarily have to bring a crew out here, make that assessment. And the time it takes to make the assessment, every single second is vital in the restoration process," Hastings said.

The long-term goal is to have these rovers and other technological equipment in every substation across Florida.

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FPL leaders reassure the community that they are monitoring all of their power sources ahead of a stormy weekend.

"Anytime someone’s without power, we know exactly where they are and who’s without power. And so our crews are able to remotely get the lights back on but also know where exactly crews need to go should the power go out," Hastings said.

And here are some helpful tips if your neighborhood is affected by the storms.

"Making sure you’re staying away from downed power lines, away from standing water. A storm like this we expect to see some flooding. Staying out of that deep water because we’re just not sure what could be in the water," Hastings said.

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