WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, on Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, Senator Ashley Moody is honoring the brave workers who risk their lives to restore power to Florida communities devastated by hurricanes. Senator Moody cosponsored a resolution to show gratitude for the skilled men and women whose work keeps Florida and America connected.
“Lineworkers’ jobs are essential, and often dangerous. That became very apparent in Florida after Hurricanes Helene and Milton rocked our state. Crews from Florida and from across state lines left their own families and worked around the clock in hazardous conditions to restore power to Floridians. On Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day and every day, we say thank you to the linemen who rushed to our state to get power back up and running after major disasters,” said Senator Ashley Moody.
BACKGROUND:
- Senator Moody cosponsored a resolution recognizing Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. View the resolution here.
- Lineworkers provide a vital service on a daily basis and often work in dangerous conditions.
- Following natural disasters and hurricane strikes, lineworkers work around the clock in hazardous conditions to get Florida communities connected again. After the back-to-back storms of Helene and Milton in 2024, more than 50,000 lineworkers from across the country came to the Sunshine State to help recovery efforts.
- As of 2025, Florida has 6,420 lineworkers.
- Examples include:
- Duke Energy Florida reported restoration of 95% of the 1 million customers’ power within 4 days following Hurricane Milton.
- Prior to 2024, following Hurricane Ian, 2 out of 3 million families and businesses had lights back on within 48 hours thanks to Florida linemen.
- Florida Power & Light reported power had been essentially completely restored for 2 million customers in only 5 days following Hurricane Milton.
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