Florida Senator Ashley Moody has cosponsored a resolution to recognize Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, honoring the utility crews who work to reconnect communities after devastating natural disasters.
Rebuilding After the Storm
Following the intense storm seasons that severely tested Florida’s infrastructure, more than 50,000 lineworkers traveled from across the United States to assist in the recovery efforts. As of recent state data, Florida employs 6,420 full-time lineworkers to maintain its grid.
Senator Moody stated, ‘Lineworkers’ jobs are essential, and often dangerous. That became very apparent in Florida after Hurricanes Helene and Milton rocked our state. Crews from Florida and from across state lines left their own families and worked around the clock in hazardous conditions to restore power to Floridians.’
Utility restoration data from recent major hurricanes shows the scale of these mobilization efforts. Following Hurricane Milton, Duke Energy Florida reported that crews restored power to 95 percent of its 1 million affected customers within four days. Florida Power & Light reported a similar timeline, completely restoring service to 2 million customers within five days of Milton’s departure.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
