Avangrid Deploys 73 Line Crews to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is deploying 73 line crews from its electric utilities in New York, Connecticut, and Maine to support hurricane recovery efforts in Virginia and North Carolina. This response follows Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that left millions without power across the Southeast. The assistance was requested through the North Atlantic Mutual Assistance Group.
The deployment includes:
- 25 crews from NYSEG & RG&E in New York
- 28 crews from United Illuminating in Connecticut
- 20 crews from Central Maine Power in Maine
In total, 198 internal line workers, damage assessors, and support staff will be involved. Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra emphasized the company's commitment to restoring power and the importance of mutual assistance in wide-scale restoration efforts. The company has previously assisted in recovery efforts, such as after Hurricane Fiona in Nova Scotia in 2022.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) sta schierando 73 squadre di linea dalle sue utility elettriche a New York, Connecticut e Maine per supportare gli sforzi di recupero dal devastante uragano in Virginia e Carolina del Nord. Questa risposta segue l'uragano Helene, una tempesta di categoria 4 che ha lasciato milioni di persone senza elettricità nel sud-est degli Stati Uniti. L'assistenza è stata richiesta attraverso il Gruppo di Assistenza Reciproca del Nord Atlantico.
Il dispiegamento include:
- 25 squadre da NYSEG & RG&E a New York
- 28 squadre da United Illuminating in Connecticut
- 20 squadre da Central Maine Power nel Maine
In totale, saranno coinvolti 198 lavoratori di linea interni, periti dei danni e personale di supporto. Il CEO di Avangrid, Pedro Azagra, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda nel ripristino dell'elettricità e l'importanza dell'assistenza reciproca negli sforzi di ripristino su larga scala. L'azienda ha già assistito negli sforzi di recupero, come dopo l'uragano Fiona in Nova Scotia nel 2022.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) está desplegando 73 equipos de líneas de sus servicios eléctricos de Nueva York, Connecticut y Maine para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación tras el huracán en Virginia y Carolina del Norte. Esta respuesta sigue al huracán Helene, una tormenta de categoría 4 que dejó a millones sin electricidad en el sureste de los Estados Unidos. La asistencia fue solicitada a través del Grupo de Asistencia Mutua del Atlántico Norte.
El despliegue incluye:
- 25 equipos de NYSEG & RG&E en Nueva York
- 28 equipos de United Illuminating en Connecticut
- 20 equipos de Central Maine Power en Maine
En total, 198 trabajadores de línea internos, evaluadores de daños y personal de apoyo estarán involucrados. El CEO de Avangrid, Pedro Azagra, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa para restaurar la electricidad y la importancia de la asistencia mutua en esfuerzos de restauración a gran escala. La empresa ha asistido previamente en esfuerzos de recuperación, como después del huracán Fiona en Nueva Escocia en 2022.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR)는 뉴욕, 코네티컷 및 메인에 있는 전력 사업체에서 73개 라인 팀을 배치하여 버지니아와 노스캐롤라이나의 허리케인 복구 작업을 지원하고 있습니다. 이 대응은 남동부에서 수백만 명의 전기가 끊긴 카테고리 4의 폭풍인 허리케인 헬렌 이후 이루어졌습니다. 이 지원 요청은 북대서양 상호 지원 그룹을 통해 이루어졌습니다.
배치 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- 뉴욕의 NYSEG & RG&E에서 25개의 팀
- 코네티컷의 유나이티드 일루미네이팅에서 28개 팀
- 메인의 센트럴 메인 파워에서 20개 팀
총 198명의 내부 라인 작업자, 피해 평가자 및 지원 직원이 참여하게 됩니다. Avangrid CEO 페드로 아자그라는 회사의 전기 복구에 대한 헌신과 대규모 복구 작업에서 상호 지원의 중요성을 강조했습니다. 회사는 2022년 노바스코샤에서 허리케인 피오나 이후 복구 작업을 지원한 바 있습니다.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) déploie 73 équipes de ligne de ses services publics d'électricité à New York, au Connecticut et dans le Maine pour soutenir les efforts de récupération après l'ouragan en Virginie et en Caroline du Nord. Cette réponse fait suite à l'ouragan Helene, une tempête de catégorie 4 qui a laissé des millions de personnes sans électricité dans le sud-est des États-Unis. L'aide a été demandée par le biais du Groupe d'Assistance Mutuelle de l'Atlantique Nord.
Le déploiement comprend :
- 25 équipes de NYSEG & RG&E à New York
- 28 équipes de United Illuminating au Connecticut
- 20 équipes de Central Maine Power dans le Maine
Au total, 198 travailleurs de ligne internes, évaluateurs des dommages et personnel de soutien seront impliqués. Le PDG d'Avangrid, Pedro Azagra, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise à rétablir l'électricité et l'importance de l'assistance mutuelle dans les efforts de restauration à grande échelle. L'entreprise a déjà assisté aux efforts de récupération, comme après l'ouragan Fiona en Nouvelle-Écosse en 2022.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) entsendet 73 Linienmannschaften aus seinen Elektrizitätswerken in New York, Connecticut und Maine, um die Wiederherstellungsarbeiten nach dem Hurrikan in Virginia und North Carolina zu unterstützen. Diese Maßnahme erfolgt nach Hurrikan Helene, einem Sturm der Kategorie 4, der Millionen von Menschen im Südosten ohne Strom ließ. Die Unterstützung wurde über die Nordatlantische gegenseitige Unterstützung beantragt.
Der Einsatz umfasst:
- 25 Mannschaften von NYSEG & RG&E in New York
- 28 Mannschaften von United Illuminating in Connecticut
- 20 Mannschaften von Central Maine Power in Maine
Insgesamt werden 198 interne Linienarbeiter, Schadensbewerter und unterstützendes Personal beteiligt sein. Der CEO von Avangrid, Pedro Azagra, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens für die Wiederherstellung der Stromversorgung und die Bedeutung der gegenseitigen Unterstützung bei großangelegten Wiederherstellungsanstrengungen. Das Unternehmen hat bereits bei Recovery-Maßnahmen geholfen, beispielsweise nach dem Hurrikan Fiona in Nova Scotia im Jahr 2022.
- Demonstrates Avangrid's commitment to community support and disaster recovery
- Showcases the company's operational capacity to deploy significant resources
- Potential for positive public relations and brand image enhancement
- Temporary reduction in available workforce for Avangrid's local operations
- Potential increased operational costs associated with deployment
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Crews are being sent to communities in
B/Roll of crews departing to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts can be viewed HERE
Safety briefing with Avangrid crews going to help clean up damage and restore power to customers in the Southeast (Photo: Business Wire)
Avangrid crews will depart for cities and towns in
“We are committed to restoring power whenever and wherever help is needed,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Mutual assistance is an essential part of any wide-scale power restoration effort. Our line crews are some of the best in the industry, and I know they are eager to get to work to support the millions of Americans affected by this storm. I am proud of the work we continue to do both at home and across the region to ensure all communities are safe after a major weather event."
Restoring electricity after a major storm is a complex task, and a safe and efficient restoration process requires significant logistical expertise, skilled lineworkers, and specialized equipment. Electric companies affected by significant outages often turn to the industry’s mutual assistance network – a voluntary partnership of electric companies from across
In total, 198 internal line workers, damage assessors, and support staff will be supporting recovery efforts. Each line crew consists of a team of two lineworkers.
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B/Roll of Avangrid crews departing to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. News media has rights-free permission to use this content.
Most large electric utility companies rely on an established network of crews to restore power in their service areas following large-scale outages. Before releasing any crews to work with other utilities, Avangrid evaluates the needs of its own service area and customers, and the likelihood of any forecasted severe weather events. In the event of an emergency, crews can be recalled.
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