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Gulf Power Crews Spend Christmas Eve Helping Mississippi Town Hit By Tornado
December 25, 2014
A storm team of nearly 40 crew and support staff from Gulf Power spent Christmas Eve helping sister company Mississippi Power restore power in Columbia, MS, where more than 50 power poles were down following tornadoes that swept through the area.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Mississippi,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power Corporate Communications manager. “Rolling out on Christmas Eve has its challenges. Families have plans. But this it what our crews do — restoring power and hope, whether right here at home or for our neighbors.”
The crews complete their work and were set to return to the Pensacola area Christmas morning.
Pictured: Gulf Power crews roll out for a storm ravaged Mississippi town on Christmas Eve. Pictured inset: Gulf Power crews worked Christmas Even restoring power in Columbia, MS. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Gulf Power Crews Spend Christmas Eve Helping Mississippi Town Hit By Tornado”
GP Family, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!.
Thank you guys and your families for giving up precious time to help others in need. You are truly a godsend.
These people at Gulf Power are hero’s too !!!! I know it is a job. But for somebody to have to get out in electrical storms and the most harsh conditions to keep the power on while I stay warm in a nice bed late at night is a hero. When we look at tragedy of a town loosing their homes at Christmas, it makes us count our Blessings. Thank You Gulf Power !!!!! Merry Christmas !!!!
I really appreciate having electricity; especially, on Christmas. I appreciate the people have the knowledge to keep the lights on for my family. These guys are good.
Hoping they can get power on for the families without it….thank you for helping them!