Austin Energy sent 18 line workers and support personnel to Jacksonville, Florida this week to help with restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which roared ashore on Wednesday. The Austin Energy team has with it with six bucket trucks, three digging derricks, and 12 support vehicles to help restore power to affected communities.
The team is prepared to stay in the area for two weeks, though that may change depending on the direct impacts of the storm.
“I am honored to work with such caring individuals who not only work day in and day out for our own community here in Austin, but are also willing to help others in need,” said Elton Richards, Austin Energy Vice President of Electric System Field Operations. “Their generosity and willingness to help Florida rebuild is what being a public power utility is all about.”
According to the utility, Austin Energy partners with other public power utilities to offer aid following natural disasters or other major disruptions of service. The efforts provide excellent training to our crews and solidify relationships with other utilities in the event of a similar occurrence in Austin.
