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Grand Island honors utilities crews for rapid storm restorations
Summary
The Grand Island City Council recognized municipal utilities line workers and dispatch staff April 15 for restoring power after a March blizzard and high‑wind events, and officials described mutual‑aid work in Fremont and dangerous field conditions.
The Grand Island City Council on April 15 formally recognized the city’s utilities line crews and dispatch operators for rapid power restorations following severe winter and wind storms.
Mayor Steele opened the recognition, saying the crews “were out in the field, restoring power, keeping people safe, and bringing light back to our homes,” and noting the teams restored service to most customers in less than 24 hours after the March 19 blizzard. Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz told the council crews remained on duty “through the entire storm” and that Grand Island was among the few utilities in the storm’s path to restore full service that night. Schmitz…
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