Consumers Energy sending lineworkers to Virginia after Hurricane Helene

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Consumers Energy will send 60 workers to Virginia Wednesday to assist in the repair efforts after Hurricane Helene.

About 48 lineworkers in 15 three-person crews, three individual service lineworkers, field leaders, and Consumers’ equipment will be assisting in restoring power after Helene’s historic damage. The workers may remain out of state for up to two weeks.

As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 65,000 homes and businesses in Virginia were still without power.

“This hurricane has caused catastrophic damage that has leveled entire communities. Consumers Energy hopes we can contribute and make a difference for so many people in need,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president of electric operations in a statement.

“Our lineworkers have trained for conditions like these, and they will work around the clock to help get the lights back on.”

Over 1.5 million people in five states had their power affected by the Hurricane.

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