Gulf Power Sending Team To Help After Texas Winter Storm

December 5, 2013

Gulf Power Company is joining other utilities by sending a storm team of 74 employees to assist Oncor with restoration as a winter storm is expected to bring ice and wind to the region.

Oncor, the host utility, serves 10 million customers in the northeast and west-central Texas areas and covers all expenses incurred by the supporting utilities. The crews will be restoring power in the Dallas area.

The storm team includes 52 line personnel and 22 support personnel who will leave in convoys Thursday morning from Pensacola, Crestview and Chipley.

“Our crews are experts in restoration and are often called upon to help in the wake of these devastating storms,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power spokesperson. “They’re battle-tested and ready.”

The last time Gulf Power crews were called on to help during a winter storm, they experienced very similar conditions.

“Our last winter storm trip was to the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast last year, so working in wintry conditions is fresh on our minds,” said Rogers. “This experience helps our crews keep their skills sharp — it’s a great value for our customers and means faster restoration right here at home.”

Pictured: Gulf Power crew works to restore power after a snowstorm last winter near Hot Springs, Arkansas. File photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

6 Responses to “Gulf Power Sending Team To Help After Texas Winter Storm”

  1. Sandra McMurray Jackson on December 5th, 2013 10:41 am

    GOD, Please keep your shield of protection around ALL the GP workers that are travelng to help those in need.Keep their families safe. In Jesus name we pray.

  2. John on December 5th, 2013 9:35 am

    @Mr Reality: It’s in the story ….. Oncor will be paying . They would be considered the “host utility.” ….They’re in Texas…

  3. JW on December 5th, 2013 8:10 am

    Praying for the safety of all the crews & personnel going. Also for the families of those lleft behind. Speaking from experience as a lineman’s wife that is very difficult to let them leave. They don’t get to call home much & so many unknown factors when they are gone. Those days are not forgotten! Their job is more dangerous on storm trips.

  4. fre421 on December 5th, 2013 7:30 am

    Mr Reality — The host company pays for this, which would be Oncor.

  5. Wondering on December 5th, 2013 7:04 am

    Just read it says the host company covers all expenses incurred.

  6. Mr. Reality on December 5th, 2013 1:52 am

    Who’s paying for this?

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