Electric Utility Operations

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 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].