Crews faced washed-out roadways, debris and downed trees throughout their time there. Beyond the hot weather, the devastation in the area by flooding and high winds presented access issues for places that needed restored. While restoration efforts are not new to I&M’s team, Hurricane Ida’s wrath brought challenges for crews that were working longdays in the heat and humidity. They traveled a long distance, were away from their families and worked in adverse conditions.” I’m proud of the team that helped provide mutual assistance to Entergy customers. “Restoring service is critical for communities rebuilding after a storm. “This past year was marked by numerous severe weather events on top of the global pandemic, showing how fortunate we arethat our employees are always willing to go above and beyond to help others when they need it most,” said Steve Baker, president and chief operating officer of Indiana In total, I&M employees worked more than 100,000 hours, and the company dispatched more than 130 company and contractor trucks,as part of its mutual assistance restoration efforts. 14.ĭuring restoration efforts, more than 200 I&M employees and company contractors, including line workers, forestry experts, safetyand health managers, and various support staff joined the 27,000-strong contingent of electrical workers from 41 states to help Entergy restore power to their customers in Louisiana. 1, I&M crews traveled more than 2,000 miles to Louisiana to answer the call for help and they returned home safely Sept. I applaud I&M and its employees for their unwavering dedication to the customers and to the communities they so proudly serve, and, I am honored to present them with this well-deserved award.”įollowing Hurricane Ida, on Sept. “Indiana Michigan Power, and itsĮmployees, worked around the clock following Hurricane Ida to ensure that power was restored safely and as quickly as possible. “This year brought several significant storms and other extreme weather-related events that impacted many customers and communities across the nation,” said EEI President Tom Kuhn. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process, and the awards were presented during EEI’s virtual winter Board of Directors meeting. Presented to EEI member companies, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptionscaused by extreme weather or other natural events. Ind.– Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) was announced as a recipient of an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award for assisting Entergy in restoring power to their customers in,and near, New Orleans following Hurricane Ida. I&M crews traveled more than 2,000 miles to help restore power in Louisiana following Hurricane IdaįORT WAYNE. Janu| Chamber’s ‘Legacy Gala’ Honors Carl E.Janu| Muncie Altrusa Club Receives Literacy Grant.Janu| Muncie’s Own Red-tail Land Conservancy Wins $5K Mountain DEW Outdoor Grant.Janu| Walk A Mile In My Shoes To Take Place on February 19, 2022.Janu| Muncie Action Plan’s Task Force 5: Managing Community Resources.Janu| Muncie-Delaware County 2021 Real Estate-Closed Sales Are Up 10.1%.Janu| Muncie Neighborhood Associations Can Obtain Funding for Their Projects.Janu| Chamber of Commerce Hires Rowray as New President and CEO.Janu| ECIHRA Announces New Year for Board Members, Upcoming Programs.Janu| Muncie Central, Burris to Host Inaugural City of Champions Basketball Invitational.
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