MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KAMR/KCIT) — Xcel Energy announced that it will send employees from across the states it serves to the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to help restore power following the devastating storm.
Over 100 Xcel Energy employees from Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas left for Georgia on Wednesday. Line workers—along with safety consultants, fleet mechanics, and operations leaders—joined their counterparts from other utilities across the country under the industry’s mutual assistance program. Crews are currently assigned to support local power companies in Georgia in restoring power to customers.
“We understand the essential role electricity plays in powering our everyday lives and are committed to supporting our fellow Americans when disaster strikes. The impacts of the electrical system in these areas is extensive and unparalleled for this region, and it will take the contribution of all our nation’s utilities to restore power to these areas. We are committed to doing our part and know they would do the same for our customers,” said Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy…