At a time when a shifting climate results in stronger and strong storms, there is a large workforce of men and women who respond to the aftermath of powerful wind events.
April 18 is Lineman Appreciation Day and the Central Virginia Environmental Cooperative is one of many utilities across the country that is making the occasion.
“We commend these men and women for their hard work, commitment, and sacrifices,” said Melissa Gay, CVEC’s Vice President of Communications and Member Services in an information release. “They often work in difficult conditions and miss time with their families to keep the lights on, our communities safe, and power flowing to our homes and businesses.”
The United States Congress established Lineman Appreciation Day in the wake of Hurricane Sandy which devastated the coast of New Jersey in late October 2012.
CVEC has over 150 employees, most of whom are in the field after power outages and performing routine maintenance. CVEC covers parts of 14 Central Virginia counties including Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
For additional information, visit a website set up for the occasion.
Before you go: This segment was initially posted in the April 17, 2025 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. This is also the first story to be cross-posted over here to Information Charlottesville this week. Some weeks are less organized than others. Email readers can be expected to next see stories from earlier in the week. As many as ten will be posted in the next 24 hours. Why? Because I’m still experimenting!
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