GRU crews help out with storm restoration efforts in Tallahassee | PHOTOS

GRU crews provided mutual aid to restore power in the state capital following destructive storms last week.

By Joseph Jackimczuk May 16, 2024 7:51 am

ContributedGRUGRU sent 12 utility vehicles to the state capital after severe storms on Friday left the city a mess.

TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – On Friday, Tallahassee faced intense weather involving multiple thunderstorms and two confirmed EF-2 tornadoes, the likes of which left thousands without power.

With the city facing blocked roads from downed trees and destroyed circuits, help was desperately needed to bring the city back to full strength and restore the grid as quickly as possible.

This is where Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) stepped in.

When the catastrophic weather cleared the state’s capital, GRU got to work by sending 16 personnel in 12 utility vehicles to assist in restoration efforts.

Over the last several days, their efforts paid off. Employees of GRU changed out more than 20 distribution poles and repair more than two miles of overhead conductor, restoring electricity to thousands of Floridians.

GRU crews in bucket trucks helped fix overhead conductors and distribution poles around the city. Courtesy: GRU

Downed powerlines are shown at a building just outside the Florida A&M University campus. Courtesy: GRU

Downed trees and debris made it difficult to navigate streets in Tallahassee. Courtesy: GRU

Distribution poles dangle dangerously following the severe storms in the state’s capital city. Courtesy: GRU

GRU crews help clean up downed trees from downed lines. Courtesy: GRU

A distribution pole dangles following destructive storms in Tallahassee, FL. Courtesy: GRU

Chris Delinski, GRU Director of Electric Transmission & Distribution Operations, says crews are expected to stay in the area and work until all customers have their power restored.

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