In advance of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, APPA President and CEO Joy Ditto discusses the importance of preparing for severe weather events and highlights APPA's preparedness, disaster response, and...
The real achievements of public power operations staff - lineworkers, engineers, and more - can be witnessed every minute of every day as the lights stay on and we can...
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Austin Energy on July 9 said it is sending 20 lineworkers and support personnel to the Houston area to help with restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which left more than two million people without power.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Michigan public power utilities recently detailed their quick response to storms and tornadoes that hit the state this month.
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Community Engagement
Texas public power utility Kerrville Public Utility Board in March said it was honored to recognize a meaningful gift presented by The Giver Connection, a Hill Country-based charity organization dedicated to spreading comfort and kindness through handmade quilts.
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Reliability
Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President for Grid Security, Technical and Operations at the American Public Power Association, on Oct. 28 detailed how APPA members can benefit from the wide array of programs and services that it offers including in the areas of physical security and cybersecurity.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Line crews from the Ohio public power communities of Piqua, Tipp City, Versailles, and Wapakoneta traveled to the City of Celina, Ohio, to provide mutual aid assistance after a tornado hit Celina and knocked out power to city residents, Ohio-based AMP reported on March 15. AMP, a joint action agency
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Florida public power utilities were hard at work on Aug, 28 preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which was expected to make landfall on Wednesday as a major hurricane. “The Florida Municipal Electric Association is preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to intensify
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Community Engagement
The South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems recently announced that it is changing its name to Palmetto Power Cities.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Utilities working to restore power to customers in the wake of Hurricane Francine are making steady progress in their efforts.