PSO Crews Return Home After Restoring Power To Hurricane Helene Victims

PSO crews who spent more than a week helping restore power to Hurricane Helene victims have returned home.

The crews were released on Sunday by Appalachian Power Company (APCO) after restoring power to 282,000 customers in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

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A total of 7,360 personnel from 27 states worked together to overcome fallen trees, debris in the road, bridge closures, and flooding to repair and rebuild the energy grid.

"Restoring power to so many people in such challenging conditions is an impressive accomplishment," Dwayne Apple, PSO distribution vice president, said. "The mutual assistance provided by PSO helped speed along the recovery and relief to APCO customers."

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The crews replaced 1,455 poles, 214 miles of wire, and 438 transformers.

While the crews returned home this week, PSO is monitoring Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida's west coast. PSO officials said they are prepared to send mutual aid if needed.