Jefferson-based Jackson EMC says 15 of its crew members traveled to south central Kentucky to help restore electricity to more than 23 thousand homes and businesses that lost power during an outbreak of tornadoes and thunderstorms.
From Wendy Jones, Jackson EMC…
Jackson EMC is assisting with power restoration efforts at Pennyrile Electric in south central Kentucky where tornadoes and straight-line winds caused widespread power outages. As of noon, over 23,000 of their members, nearly half, are without power.
Fifteen Jackson EMC crew members left early Memorial Day morning, taking several trucks and other equipment to safely restore power to service areas. Jackson EMC retains ample resources, with linemen and support personnel ready to assist our members as needed.
Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the principles all co-ops share. Jackson EMC provides fellow co-ops assistance with power restoration efforts following major outages.
“Cooperatives work to help each other. We’ve been fortunate to receive help during our times of need, and we also send crews and equipment to assist where needed. That’s cooperation among cooperatives, and it’s just what we do,” said Tommy Parker, vice president of operations.
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