The operational vulnerabilities of the grid pose risks to millions of customers during extreme weather events. For example, Hurricane Helene in 2024 left 4.7 million customers without power, while Hurricane Milton caused outages for 3.4 million in Florida. Winter Storm Fern in 2026 demonstrated that these issues are not limited to hurricanes, as ice accumulation and operational inefficiencies led to power loss for over 2 million customers across 10 states. These outages highlight the compounded risks of aging infrastructure and limited operational adaptability, which can turn manageable disruptions into prolonged crises. Without real-time visibility and dynamic load balancing, the grid remains susceptible to cascading failures.