A 360° Approach to Storm Response: Strengthening the Grid at Every Stage

Storms are inevitable—but widespread outages don’t have to be. At Noteworthy, we help utilities take a comprehensive, 360° approach to storm response—before, during, and after the event. With AI-powered inspections and real-time grid insights, utilities can strengthen resilience, accelerate recovery, and emerge even stronger after the storm.

Before the Storm: Strength Through Insight

Resilience begins with visibility. Utilities that understand the current condition of their grid are better prepared to minimize the impact of incoming weather. Noteworthy Inspect empowers teams to identify and address issues like leaning poles, aging equipment, and structural vulnerabilities before they become failure points. A more stable grid going into a storm means a smaller area of impact—and less downtime for customers.

After the Storm: Speed, Clarity, and Confidence

Once a storm passes, speed is everything. Utilities need fast, reliable information to assess damage and prioritize restoration efforts. Our AI-powered inspection tools enable rapid, post-storm damage assessments—helping crews identify what equipment failed, where it failed, and what needs immediate attention.

For example, during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Inspect Edge units mounted on fleet vehicles autonomously captured geolocated, high-resolution imagery of over 17,000 utility poles. The system automatically identified more than 500 critical defects, including severely leaning poles and cracked structures. All data was uploaded to Inspect Cloud within minutes, giving utility teams the clarity they needed to make faster, smarter decisions—and restore power more efficiently.

Post-Restoration: Verification

The job doesn’t end once power is restored. Inspect Cloud enables utilities to re-audit and re-inspect their assets post-restoration, verifying that the right equipment was installed and that repairs were done to spec. This level of accountability ensures long-term grid reliability and builds confidence that the system is stronger than before.

Whether you're responding to a hurricane, ice storm, or high winds, Noteworthy helps utilities stay ahead of the curve—from proactive maintenance to post-restoration verification. Because a smarter grid before the storm means a smaller impact during it—and a faster, more confident recovery afterward.

Ready to take a smarter, more resilient approach to storm response? Let’s talk about how Noteworthy can help you strengthen your grid at every stage.