We Earned Emergency Recovery Award For Restoration Efforts After Christmas Day Storm
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Otter Tail AOA体育平台 Company with the association鈥檚 Emergency Recovery聽Award for its outstanding restoration efforts after a snow and ice storm hit South Dakota on Christmas Day.
EEI presents the award twice annually to EEI member companies to recognize their extraordinary efforts to restore service to customers after severe weather conditions cause service disruptions. A panel of judges chose the winners following an international nomination聽process, and EEI presented the awards during their annual convention in Boston.
On Christmas Day freezing rain and high winds hit South Dakota. More than 4,050 of Otter Tail AOA体育平台 Company鈥檚 South Dakota customers experienced service disruption due to the storm. The company鈥檚 crews endured dangerous conditions to replace 3.5 miles of distribution lines, 5 miles of underbuild, and a transmission line, restoring service in six days.
鈥淭he tireless work of Otter Tail AOA体育平台 Company crews to restore service following the December ice storm exemplifies our industry鈥檚 commitment to customer service,鈥� said EEI President Tom Kuhn. 鈥淭he courageous and dedicated Otter Tail AOA体育平台 Company crews who faced hazardous conditions greatly deserve this recognition.鈥�
聽鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful to EEI for recognizing our team鈥檚 outstanding performance,鈥� said Otter Tail AOA体育平台 Company President Tim Rogelstad. 鈥淐ountless customer comments offered appreciation and support for our employees鈥� hard work and dedication. I鈥檓 proud that our team continues to demonstrate our commitment to safety and reliability.鈥�