Local Georgia Power crews recognized with Emergency Response Award during Lineworker Appreciation Month
Georgia Power, serving 2.8 million customers, has received the Emergency Recovery Award from Edison Electric Institute for its exceptional response to Hurricane Helene in 2024. The hurricane, making landfall on September 26, 2024, became the most destructive in the company's 140-year history, affecting over one million Georgians.
The storm's impact included 11,800+ broken power poles, 1,500+ miles of downed power lines, 5,800+ damaged transformers, and 345+ transmission structures requiring repair. A team of 20,000 workers, including crews from New Jersey, California, and Canada, worked to restore power.
Looking ahead, Georgia Power plans to hire approximately 180 lineworkers annually over the next several years, with Power Delivery hiring around 700 positions annually. The company partners with technical colleges offering Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification programs, with over 60% of new lineworkers coming from these institutions.
Georgia Power, che serve 2,8 milioni di clienti, ha ricevuto il Premio di Recupero d'Emergenza dall'Edison Electric Institute per la sua eccezionale risposta all'Uragano Helene nel 2024. L'uragano, che ha colpito il suolo il 26 settembre 2024, è diventato il più distruttivo nella storia di 140 anni dell'azienda, colpendo oltre un milione di georgiani.
L'impatto della tempesta ha incluso oltre 11.800 pali della luce rotti, oltre 1.500 miglia di linee elettriche abbattute, oltre 5.800 trasformatori danneggiati e oltre 345 strutture di trasmissione che richiedevano riparazione. Un team di 20.000 lavoratori, comprese squadre dal New Jersey, dalla California e dal Canada, ha lavorato per ripristinare l'elettricità.
Guardando al futuro, Georgia Power prevede di assumere circa 180 operai di linea annualmente nei prossimi anni, con Power Delivery che assume circa 700 posizioni all'anno. L'azienda collabora con college tecnici che offrono programmi di certificazione per apprendisti elettricisti, con oltre il 60% dei nuovi operai di linea provenienti da queste istituzioni.
Georgia Power, que atiende a 2.8 millones de clientes, ha recibido el Premio de Recuperación de Emergencia del Instituto Edison de Electricidad por su excepcional respuesta al Huracán Helene en 2024. El huracán, que tocó tierra el 26 de septiembre de 2024, se convirtió en el más destructivo en la historia de 140 años de la empresa, afectando a más de un millón de georgianos.
El impacto de la tormenta incluyó más de 11,800 postes de energía rotos, más de 1,500 millas de líneas eléctricas caídas, más de 5,800 transformadores dañados y más de 345 estructuras de transmisión que requerían reparación. Un equipo de 20,000 trabajadores, incluidas cuadrillas de Nueva Jersey, California y Canadá, trabajó para restaurar la energía.
De cara al futuro, Georgia Power planea contratar aproximadamente 180 trabajadores de línea anualmente en los próximos años, con Power Delivery contratando alrededor de 700 posiciones anualmente. La empresa se asocia con colegios técnicos que ofrecen programas de Certificación de Aprendiz de Electricista, con más del 60% de los nuevos trabajadores de línea provenientes de estas instituciones.
조지아 파워는 280만 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 2024년 허리케인 헬렌에 대한 뛰어난 대응으로 에디슨 전기 협회로부터 비상 복구 상을 수상했습니다. 이 허리케인은 2024년 9월 26일에 상륙하여 회사의 140년 역사에서 가장 파괴적인 허리케인이 되었으며, 백만 명 이상의 조지아 주민에게 영향을 미쳤습니다.
폭풍의 영향으로 11,800개 이상의 전신주가 부러지고, 1,500마일 이상의 전선이 끊어졌으며, 5,800개 이상의 변압기가 손상되고, 345개 이상의 송전 구조물이 수리를 필요로 했습니다. 뉴저지, 캘리포니아, 캐나다에서 온 20,000명의 작업자 팀이 전력 복구를 위해 노력했습니다.
앞으로 조지아 파워는 향후 몇 년 동안 매년 약 180명의 전선 작업자를 고용할 계획이며, 전력 전달 부서는 매년 약 700개의 직위를 채용할 예정입니다. 이 회사는 전기 전선 작업자 견습 인증 프로그램을 제공하는 기술 대학과 협력하고 있으며, 새로운 전선 작업자의 60% 이상이 이러한 기관에서 나옵니다.
Georgia Power, qui sert 2,8 millions de clients, a reçu le Prix de Récupération d'Urgence de l'Edison Electric Institute pour sa réponse exceptionnelle à l'Ouragan Helene en 2024. L'ouragan, qui a touché terre le 26 septembre 2024, est devenu le plus destructeur de l'histoire de l'entreprise qui dure depuis 140 ans, touchant plus d'un million de Géorgiens.
Les conséquences de la tempête ont inclus plus de 11 800 poteaux électriques cassés, plus de 1 500 miles de lignes électriques tombées, plus de 5 800 transformateurs endommagés et plus de 345 structures de transmission nécessitant des réparations. Une équipe de 20 000 travailleurs, y compris des équipes du New Jersey, de Californie et du Canada, a travaillé à la restauration de l'électricité.
En regardant vers l'avenir, Georgia Power prévoit d'embaucher environ 180 travailleurs de lignes chaque année au cours des prochaines années, avec Power Delivery embauchant environ 700 postes par an. L'entreprise collabore avec des collèges techniques proposant des programmes de certification d'apprentis électriciens, plus de 60 % des nouveaux travailleurs de lignes provenant de ces institutions.
Georgia Power, das 2,8 Millionen Kunden bedient, hat den Notfall-Rettungsaward vom Edison Electric Institute für seine außergewöhnliche Reaktion auf den Hurrikan Helene im Jahr 2024 erhalten. Der Hurrikan, der am 26. September 2024 auf Land traf, wurde zum zerstörerischsten in der 140-jährigen Geschichte des Unternehmens und betraf über eine Million Georgier.
Die Auswirkungen des Sturms umfassten über 11.800 gebrochene Strommasten, über 1.500 Meilen heruntergefallene Stromleitungen, über 5.800 beschädigte Transformatoren und über 345 Übertragungsstrukturen, die repariert werden mussten. Ein Team von 20.000 Arbeitern, einschließlich Teams aus New Jersey, Kalifornien und Kanada, arbeitete daran, die Stromversorgung wiederherzustellen.
Für die Zukunft plant Georgia Power, in den kommenden Jahren jährlich etwa 180 Linienarbeiter einzustellen, während Power Delivery jährlich rund 700 Stellen besetzen wird. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit technischen Hochschulen zusammen, die Programme zur Zertifizierung von Elektriker-Auszubildenden anbieten, wobei über 60 % der neuen Linienarbeiter aus diesen Institutionen stammen.
- Received Emergency Recovery Award for exceptional disaster response
- Plans to hire 700 Power Delivery positions annually
- Strong technical college partnerships providing skilled workforce pipeline
- Serves 2.8 million customers across Georgia
- Experienced most destructive hurricane damage in company's 140-year history
- Required extensive infrastructure repairs and replacement
- Over 1 million customers lost power during Hurricane Helene
National industry recognition from Edison Electric Institute highlights exceptional response to Hurricane Helene in 2024;
Georgia Power hiring hundreds of new lineworkers in coming years as
Senator John Kennedy and other state lawmakers also recognized the work of the state's electric companies last month when they designated March 11 as Georgia Lineworker Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Read more about that event here.
"The worst from Hurricane Helene certainly brought out the best in every Georgia Power employee – starting with our lineworkers on the front lines of our response to the historic storm, aided and supported by every other employee who participated in restoration and rebuilding in the aftermath and months following. This award from EEI is a testament to their shared dedication and commitment to our neighbors and communities, and the excellence they bring in service for our customers when it counts the most," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "I'm honored to be a part of this incredible team and couldn't be more grateful for their dedication and commitment to being here for
Hurricane Helene made landfall at approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024. By dawn Friday morning, Helene had barreled through
Georgia Power's dedicated crews, along with assisting teams and resources from as far away as
The damage to Georgia Power's electric system from Hurricane Helene was severe and included:
- 11,800+ power poles broken
- 1,500+ miles of downed power lines
- 5,800+ transformers damaged
- 345+ transmission structures rebuilt or repaired
"Throughout 2024, America's electric companies and their dedicated workforce answered the call to help restore power and hope to communities impacted by extreme weather events and natural disasters," said EEI interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn. "EEI commends Georgia Power for its efforts to respond safely and efficiently to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Georgia Power and its storm response team are extremely deserving of this well-deserved recovery award."
This April, Georgia Power is also inviting Georgians to "tune in" to Instagram as local line crews takeover the company's account (@ga_power) to share their stories from Hurricane Helene, and offer a glimpse into their work on the line. On April 11, the company will feature a crew from
Opportunities to Join the Best in the Business
For more than a century, Georgia Power has provided high-quality careers for Georgians as lineworkers who work every day to build, repair and maintain the state's transmission and distribution network providing reliable power for millions of Georgians.
Georgia Power's Power Delivery team hires for around 700 positions on average annually across various roles, and the company expects to hire approximately 180 lineworkers per year over the next several years. The company is known for investing in its team members and offers a multi-year apprenticeship program for those just entering the field, as well as continuing education for seasoned employees to help them remain at the forefront of industry advancements; competitive compensation; and health, welfare and retirement benefits.
The company works with technical colleges around the state to recruit, train and help connect new, talented team members with employment opportunities. More than 60 percent of new Georgia Power lineworkers come from technical schools with Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification (ELAC) programs. Certification through this program offers basic line skills, the opportunity to obtain a CDL license, and on-the-ground exposure in the field. Some programs can be completed in 8-12 weeks, and many can be completed nearly free of cost by taking advantage of Hope Grants. Currently participating
- Atlanta Technical College
- Coastal Pines Technical College
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- North Georgia Technical College
- South Georgia Technical College
- West Georgia Technical College
- ELITE Lineman Training Institute
To learn more about the company's commitment to workforce development, and explore opportunities with Georgia Power, visit poweringcareers.com.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of
About Edison Electric Institute
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