Caravans down I-75

FloridaHawk82 · #1 Postby **FloridaHawk82** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:07 pm

God Bless all of the companies and people flooding (pun unintentional) into Florida to help.

We are holed up in Macon, GA at a hotel right on I-75. The stream of power trucks, military vehicles, FEMA trucks, and tree-service trucks is staggering.

Yesterday evening we ate at an Outback Steakhouse, and 20-25 Cynergy Power trucks "caravaned" in to take a break and eat. Cynergy is based in Cincinnati, OH. We spoke with a couple of the linemen, and they said "It is an honor to come down and help Florida... it's what we do".

Gave me goosebumps.

#2 Postby **charleston_hugo_veteran** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:09 pm

yes...they are coming from ohio, wisconsin and new york as well as here in s.c.!! :wink:

David · #3 Postby **David** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:10 pm

I remember when Topeka got hit by a big Storm people from Wichita came up and helped.. it was nice. But the guy said they don't get paid enough.

#4 Postby **wsquared77** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:15 pm

I was at a steakhouse after a huge snowstorm where I used to live. It was the only place open for dinner and a bunch of utility guys came in after working for 4 days straight to get our power back on. The entire place gave them a standing ovation and I know that they had TONS of offers to pay for their meals. It was really cool. It's so nice to see people willing to help in a time like this!

Skywatch_NC · #5 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:16 pm

Rainband (Johnathan) was saying in an earlier thread that Progress Energy from NC restored his power. :wink:

Eric

cape_escape · #6 Postby **cape_escape** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:50 pm

Seeing things like that makes you realize there are more than just mean people n the world! I'll never forget the feeling I got when after Charley, I was in a packed resturaunt, which wasrunning off of a generator, and we all saw on the news a convoy of power trucks coming across Allegator Alley! Everyone in the place suddenly felt a wave of releif and happiness!

Lebowsky · #7 Postby **Lebowsky** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:17 pm

I saw a power people convoy entering Pinellas over the Howard Frankland today, pretty impressive sight.

#8 Postby **simplykristi** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:21 pm

When we had the ice storm here in 2002, we had help from many power companies across the nation. I believe the power was turned on in my neighborhood by a company from Arkansas.

Kristi

Aquawind · #9 Postby **Aquawind** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:30 pm

It's a beautiful thing..from alotta good people making extra sacrifices..Don't be afraid to let them know it..

#10 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:48 pm

When it comes down to it, people in general have a good heart and are always willing to help out others. I would've had chills myself seeing the convoys.

#11 Postby **GulfHills** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:50 pm

God, makes me so proud to be in America!

Bluefrog · #12 Postby **Bluefrog** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:57 pm

We are sending some Mississippi Power people your way too. Good Luck in your cleanup efforts. 8-)

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