Maine
Central Maine Power sends 20 crews from Maine to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery
PORTLAND (WGME) – Central Maine Power is one of many power companies sending assistance south for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
20 crews, a total of 50 people, gathered at the Kennebunk Service Plaza this morning before heading south to Virginia.
CMP spokesman Jon Breed says the request for help came in Friday night.
“Last night, we went to bed thinking they were going to Kentucky and West Virginia, and this morning it was Virginia, it just kind of shows the dynamic situation that is unfolding down there as millions are without power, but they are kind of feeding into a large resource group that is working to get the lights back on,” said Breed.
CMP’s parent company, Avangrid, sent 53 other crews from New York and Connecticut, as well.