LP&L sends crews to assist Florida for Hurricane Helene recovery effort

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Power & Light will travel to Gainesville, Florida to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

According to a press release, LP&L vehicles departed this week from the LP&L Distribution Center. In preparation for the storm, LP&L is sending 13 vehicles and 15 crewmembers.

On Tuesday, the team drove to Montgomery, Alabama and waited there until the storm passed to safely reach Gainesville to begin restoration efforts. The release said the 15 crew members include two construction crews, two service crews and one mechanic.

The call out for assistance comes as a result of a mutual service agreement signed by LP&L to assist in these types of disaster recovery events. The last time LP&L was called to assist recovery efforts was for the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Ian in and around Lakeland, Florida, the release added.

“Given the disaster declaration issues, all expenses related to LP&L’s efforts in restoring power to residents of Florida will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),” said the release.

LP&L Chief Administrative Officers, Joel Ivy expressed, “Sending crews to assist other cities that have endured large natural disasters is important and part of what we pride ourselves on.” He added, “One day we will be in the position of needing help following a natural disaster… we trust that our fellow electric utilities will come to our aid. Helping neighbors in need is the right thing to do in all instances”

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