Alabama Power celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day – Alabama NewsCenter

Yearly, utilities throughout the nation rejoice Nationwide Lineman Appreciation Day in April to precise gratitude for lineworkers and area representatives. Alabama Energy acknowledges the arduous work and dedication of those staff to the corporate and the communities they serve.

Nationwide Lineman Appreciation Day, noticed yearly on April 18, was established by Congress in 2013 to “acknowledge linemen, the occupation of linemen, and contributions of those courageous women and men who defend public security.” The invoice acknowledged that linemen are sometimes first responders throughout storms and different catastrophic occasions; their work continues 24 hours a day, twelve months a yr to make sure dependable electrical energy; they usually typically work beneath difficult situations, at instances away from their households, to assemble and preserve the nation’s vitality infrastructure.

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“I’m pleased with the craft, information and ability our linemen present each day,” mentioned Senior Vice President of Energy Supply Scott Moore. “I feel it’s extremely essential that we take a day to only say, ‘Thanks,’ and present our appreciation for the nice work these expert craftsmen show day in and time out.”

IBEW System Council U-19 Enterprise Supervisor Casey Shelton mentioned, “Preserving the lights on for purchasers requires arduous work and nice workforce collaboration. It’s an honor to acknowledge the tireless efforts of our linemen, area personnel and assist groups as we work arduous to energy our state.”

Lineworkers throughout the nation are sometimes referred to as upon to assist different utilities in areas which have been affected by main storms. In 2021, Alabama Energy despatched crews to Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and New York for mutual help work.

Alabama Energy lineworkers have acquired dozens of heartfelt messages thanking them for his or her assist and arduous work throughout mutual help work from states across the nation.

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