Gulf Power Helping With Power Restoration Following Alabama Tornadoes

April 28, 2011

A Gulf Power storm restoration team of 81 employees headed to Alabama this morning to assist Alabama Power, following the deadly storms that swept across most of that state last night. 

As of 7 a.m., Alabama Power had more than 340,000 customers without power.

Forty-seven line personnel, 16 support staff and 2 vegetation team members will assist Alabama Power in the Tuscaloosa area, heavily damaged by several tornadoes. In addition, Gulf Power is sending a 16-man evaluator team. These employees will help assess the damage and determine equipment needed to restore power. The crews are prepared to work for up to 2 weeks in the Alabama Power region and will assist wherever they are needed.

 

Gulf Power already has assisted Alabama Power and Georgia Power this winter and spring as an ice storm and numerous thunderstorms knocked out power to customers in those states.

 

“We’re glad to be able to help our fellow Southern Company utility after this devastating storm,” said Jeff Rogers of Gulf Power. “Our crews are some of the most highly-trained restoration experts in the world. It’s common for utilities to help each other and we’re just glad to be part of the effort.

Comments

4 Responses to “Gulf Power Helping With Power Restoration Following Alabama Tornadoes”

  1. Ready kilowatt on May 1st, 2011 3:40 pm

    As long as the meters ain’t turnin southern co ain’t makin no money…the folks who are going ain’t volunteering their time…i
    The’re making good money while there.

  2. Jane on April 29th, 2011 10:02 am

    Thank you to Gulf Power! Alabama helped us when Ivan and Dennis came through, I so happy they can help Alabama now!

  3. donna bernd on April 28th, 2011 2:48 pm

    is there a place we can look to get an idea when power will return?

  4. xpeecee on April 28th, 2011 2:42 pm

    Good for Gulf Power!!!

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