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FLASHES APRIL 2026 | VOL. 76 NO. 4 | www.westflorida.coop Linemen are Ready When it Matters Most As employees of West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC), we have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on. In April, we recognize the brave men who make that possible every single day: lineworkers. 95258001 When storms impact our communities and outages occur, many people experience that inconvenience, but our lineworkers see a call to action. Our crews are always ready when it matters most - leaving family dinners, working through the night, and heading into challenging conditions to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. That dedication comes from rigorous training, deep experience, and a shared commitment to serving others.
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Electric co-ops like WFEC were built on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, and our linemen embody that spirit. They’re the first to respond and the last to leave, often working long hours. At times, serving our members means going beyond our service territory through a process known as mutual aid. During major outage events, WFEC crews stand ready to assist neighboring co-ops, sometimes close to home and sometimes across state lines.
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When the lights go out, lineworkers are ready to answer the call, day or night, to safely restore power and keep our communities moving forward. They take pride in powering the places we call home. Today and every day, we thank lineworkers for their service and commitment.
What makes linemen remarkable is that they aren’t just restoring power to a system. They’re restoring power to their community. They live here, raise their families here, and understand that electricity is an essential part of daily life for local businesses, schools, farms and emergency services.
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Esto toward Pittman Area & Westville toward Pittman Area When ROW crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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