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Quanta Services: Safety Comes First During Storm Response

Oct. 18, 2018
Safety is paramount for Quanta Services, which sent crews to restore power following Hurricane Michael.

Hurricane Michael, one of the four strongest storms in U.S. history, caused widespread outages throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. In response, electric companies--including linemen from the impacted utilities, contractors and mutual assistance workers--traveled to the region to help to restore power and rebuild infrastructure. 

In total, 35,000 workers from at least 26 states and Canada helped with the restoration. For example, Quanta Services sent crews into the area to work as part of the restoration team. Below is a video clip featuring Matt Compher, vice president of safety and environmental for Quanta Services. From the first day to the last day of the restoration, the company is focused on safety and getting all the linemen safely back home to their families. 

About the Author

Amy Fischbach | Amy Fischbach, EUO Contributing Editor

Amy Fischbach is the contributing editor for the Electric Utility Operations section of Transmission and Distribution World. She worked for Prism Business Media (now Penton) for eight years, most recently as the managing editor of Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro magazine. She is now working as a freelance writer and editor for B2B magazines. Amy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.She serves as the national vice president of the American Society of Business Publication Editors. She can be reached at [email protected].

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