Gulf Coast policymakers on Monday laid out efforts to brace for what’s expected to be an active hurricane season during a Hill event titled "Securing the Grid – Powering the Gulf South Region."

Eric Skrmetta, vice chair of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, said the durability of the power grid needs to improve, including calling for infrastructure that can help manage the flow of power.

“We're looking at the durability of [the] transmission grid, more than anything,” Skrmetta said when asked about hurricane season.

“We need supplies and we need mechanisms. We're going to need to build transformer manufacturing facilities,” he added.

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