14-04-2025
Georgia Power crews awarded for Hurricane Helene response
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Georgia Power is highlighting the work done by lineworkers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024.
The recent Emergency Recovery Award recognition comes from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
Georgia Power crews, with help from New Jersey, California and Canada linemen, worked hard to repair and clean-up the hundreds of thousands of downed trees, thousands of damaged power poles, and nearly 1,000 miles of grounded power lines.
The destruction left more than one million Georgians without electricity in what became the most destructive hurricane in Georgia Power's 140-year history.
'Throughout 2024, America's electric companies and their dedicated workforce answered the call to help restore power and hope to communities impacted by extreme weather events and natural disasters,' said EEI interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn. 'EEI commends Georgia Power for its efforts to respond safely and efficiently to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Georgia Power and its storm response team are extremely deserving of this well-deserved recovery award.'
The winners of the award were chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process.
This national industry recognitions also culminates in April, which is widely recognized as Lineworker Appreciation Month.
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