LOS ANGELES — September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters that could happen at any time.

In 2023, the nation experienced 28 separate weather and climate disasters.

The Department of Energy says people from all corners of the country felt some form of extreme weather last year.

As climate events continue to increase in severity, AI is one tool that utilities are using to overcome challenges and boost their severe weather preparedness.