Consumers Energy Sending Electric Lineworkers to Virginia to Restore Power After Hurricane Helene

Consumers Energy Sending Electric Lineworkers to Virginia to Restore Power After Hurricane Helene
 
JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 1, 2024 – Consumers Energy sent around 60 coworkers to Virginia on Wednesday to help those states recover from historic damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
“This hurricane has caused catastrophic damage that has leveled entire communities. Consumers Energy hopes we can contribute and make a difference for so many people in need,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president of electric operations. “Our lineworkers have trained for conditions like these, and they will work around the clock to help get the lights back on.”
Consumers Energy will send 48 lineworkers – 15 three-person crews three individual service lineworkers, field leaders and others, as well as equipment. They could remain out of state for as long as two weeks.
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