South Kentucky RECC Employees Providing Storm Restoration Assistance

South Kentucky RECC has sent two, four-man construction crews and two, two-man crews to aid with restoration due to Hurricane Sally, a category two hurricane, which was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall. The crews are headed to Baldwin EMC, headquartered in Summerdale, Alabama.

Baldwin EMC supplies electricity to more than 80,000 meters, with approximately 77,296 of them, or 95%, reported out. Their service territory is located between Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola Beach, Florida and includes Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

SKRECC’s contract crews were released prior to Hurricane Sally and have been in Louisiana aiding with the cleanup and aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

South Kentucky RECC CEO Ken Simmons said he can’t express his appreciation enough to the employees and their families for making these sacrifices to help fellow cooperatives when they are in crisis situations.

“One of the greatest benefits of being a cooperative is the mutual aid that we receive from our sister cooperatives when the need arises. It is also just as important that we are able to provide assistance when called upon, and we are proud to assist. South Kentucky employees are true first responders and are always ready and willing to go when asked. I know this makes it difficult on them and their families, but they always go without hesitation. For this, we are grateful. We ask that everyone keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they help restore power to our friends in the south. ”

Across Kentucky, in all, 82 co-op electric line technicians and mechanics have deployed to assist Baldwin EMC. South Kentucky RECC’s statewide organization, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, or KEC, plays a vital role in the calls for assistance by organizing the efforts. 

Photo caption: Following a safety meeting, South Kentucky RECC crews left this morning, bound for Baldwin EMC in Alabama to aid with restoration following Hurricane Sally.