VIDEO: National Grid sends over 40 Massachusetts crews to aid in Hurricane Milton recovery

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – In the wake of Hurricane Milton, which left over three million customers in Florida without power, National Grid has deployed an additional team of 43 employees from Massachusetts to support restoration efforts.

The crews departed Thursday morning, joining 50 other Massachusetts National Grid workers who have been assisting in Tennessee and Virginia following Hurricane Helene over the past two weeks.

This new group consists of fleet and safety personnel, field supervisors, managers, and the company’s Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC). Together, they will assist Tampa Electric in restoring power to affected areas. The support extends beyond Massachusetts, as National Grid also sent over 100 crews from its New York operations to assist in other parts of Florida.

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