Alabama Power Crews Head To Puerto Rico To Help Restore Power

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Alabama Power announced that crews have arrived in Puerto Rico to help in the island's power restoration efforts after he island was hit by Hurricane Maria last fall. Alabama Power line crews and support personnel traveled to the island with teams from Southern Company sister companies Georgia Power, Gulf Power and Mississippi Power. They are expected to remain for nearly 45 days.

According to the Alabama News Center, Alabama Power Engineering Supervisor John Woody said despite the obstacles standing in the way, the crews are "well-experienced in overcoming challenges brought by storms."

Woody said the goal is to not only restore power, but also to "restore hope" to the residents of the island. "When the lights come on, it gives a sense of hope and a sense of normalcy," he added.

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