Exelon Crews and Equipment Deployed to Florida for Power Restoration Efforts After Hurricane Milton
October 11 2024 - 2:21PM
Business Wire
Crews and support teams from all six Exelon
utilities will collaborate with utility workers from across the
country to support critical restoration efforts.
In a unified effort to support communities impacted by Hurricane
Milton, Exelon has deployed more than 600 field and support
personnel to aid in power restoration after the storm’s landfall.
Recognizing the urgency and potential devastation of the storm,
Exelon’s utility companies swiftly mobilized resources to ensure
local Florida utility companies have the support needed to address
power outages safely and promptly. This follows Exelon’s recent
dispatch of hundreds of crews to assist in the aftermath of
Hurricane Helene.
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"We’re fortunate to operate in an industry that values
cooperation and helping each other in times of need is the norm.
Our tradition of supporting communities after severe weather events
continues with Hurricane Milton," said Mike Innocenzo, executive
vice president and COO at Exelon. "Over the years, Exelon’s
utilities have received crucial assistance following severe storms
in our service areas, and now it's our turn to extend a helping
hand to Americans in need, in this case, those suffering the
impacts of a second major hurricane in less than two weeks. I’m
appreciative of the service and sacrifices our employees are
making—being away from home and their loved ones—to support those
desperately in need of assistance."
The nature of two back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton,
hitting Florida within a span of just 13 days highlights the
increasing threat posed by a shifting climate. Exelon recognizes
the need for long-term grid resilience, and by investing $35
billion over the next few years in the modernization and
strengthening of the grid, will be positioned to better withstand
future storms, ensuring communities can recover quickly and
minimizing the disruptions that leave millions in the dark.
Crews and equipment from Exelon’s local energy companies —
Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco
— are en route to staging areas or are already working at impacted
sites across Florida. Meanwhile, some of our teams completing
Hurricane Helene restoration efforts in Georgia and North Carolina
are now traveling to Florida to assist with recovery from Hurricane
Milton.
Exelon is a member of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and
frequently responds to calls for mutual assistance from fellow
member companies. Over the years, Exelon utilities have deployed
thousands of crews and support personnel to assist energy companies
after severe weather events, including Hurricane Ian in 2022 and
Hurricane Idalia in 2023.
About Exelon
Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s
largest utility company, serving more than 10.5 million customers
through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities
— Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE),
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO
Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
20,000 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to
supporting our communities through reliable, affordable and
efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic
development and volunteerism. Follow Exelon on X, @Exelon
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