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T&D World Thanks Linemen on Thanksgiving and Every Day

Nov. 15, 2022
As Thanksgiving approaches, we wish linemen and their families a safe and happy holiday.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to give a special thank you to all the linemen who read T&D World and their families and friends for supporting them.

Oftentimes, as other families are celebrating holidays with their loved ones, linemen are away from home restoring power following hurricanes, ice storms and other severe weather. When the power goes out, they travel in their trucks to help out--no matter what time it is or what the weather conditions are like. 

Americans often don't realize the sacrifices linemen make to keep their homes warm and bright, but I think about it each and every day. On this Thanksgiving holiday, I hope the sun shines bright, the severe storms stay away and linemen can take time to relax, eat some delicious food and spend time with their families and friends. 

As we head into 2023, please let us know what topics you would like to see us cover in our Line Life podcast and Electric Utility Operations section and how we can continue to serve you. Email me at [email protected] with your comments. I look forward to hearing from you. 

About the Author

Amy Fischbach | Electric Utilities Operations

Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade.  She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected]

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