Storm restoration
crews that roll.
When wind, fire, flood or ice take the system down, GDV Utilities mobilizes fully equipped, self-sufficient IBEW line crews to restore power safely and get customers back online with minimal downtime.
Restoration work we handle
Crews and equipment scaled to the job, from a single crew to multi-crew programs.
Rapid mobilization
Crews, trucks and material confirmed and rolling quickly after a call-out, ready to check in with the host utility.
Damage assessment support
Patrolling and reporting damage so the utility can prioritize circuits and plan restoration.
Pole and crossarm replacement
Setting broken poles, replacing crossarms, insulators and hardware, and re-framing damaged structures.
Wire down and reconductoring
Clearing and re-stringing downed conductor, splicing, sagging and tying in.
Transformer and service restoration
Replacing failed transformers and reconnecting service drops to get customers back on.
Mutual assistance deployments
Supporting utilities outside their own territory, working under the host utility's standards and direction.
Our crews at work
Where we roll for storms
GDV Utilities mobilizes storm crews to all 50 states and deploys overseas after natural disasters. See our storm-season pages for the states we are called to most:
We also respond in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii.
International disaster response
GDV Utilities is available to deploy line crews overseas to help restore power after hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Contact us to discuss mobilization, crew size and logistics. International disaster response →
How a storm call-out works
Built by line people
GDV Utilities is led by people who came up in the trade and know what it takes to run safe, productive crews in the field.
IBEW union crews
Signatory to the Outside Line Construction Agreement, with IBEW-trained Foremen, Linemen, Operators and Groundmen.
Safety first
Daily tailboards, stop work authority and work practices aligned with Cal/OSHA High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders and GO 95 & 128.
Self-sufficient storm crews
Each crew rolls with a bucket truck, digger derrick and pickup, ready to work the moment it checks in.
Licensed in 3 states
CA Lic. A & C-10 #1163710 · AZ Lic. A & C-11 ROC #345427 · NV Lic. C-2 #0093534.
Our crews have worked on utility systems across the country, including:
Pasadena Water & Power
NV Energy
PECOBGEAtlantic City Electric
O&R
…and most utility systems across the U.S.
Common questions
How quickly can GDV Utilities mobilize storm crews?
We keep a storm roster of IBEW-trained Foremen, Journeyman Linemen, Operators and Groundmen so we can confirm crews quickly after a call-out. Call (951) 317-6134 with the event location and the number of crews you need.
What does a typical storm crew include?
A typical storm crew is four people: a Foreman, two Journeyman Linemen and a Groundman or Apprentice. Each crew rolls with a bucket truck, a digger derrick and a pickup, and arrives self-sufficient.
Do you support mutual assistance outside California?
Yes. GDV Utilities is licensed in California, Arizona and Nevada and supports utility restoration and mutual assistance in all 50 states, and deploys overseas after natural disasters.
Who directs the work during a restoration event?
Our crews check in with the host utility, follow its switching, clearance and safety requirements, and work the assignments it prioritizes.
Which utilities have your crews worked with?
Our crews have worked on SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, LADWP, SMUD, APS, SRP, NV Energy, IID, SFPUC, Riverside Public Utilities, Anaheim Public Utilities, Burbank Water & Power, Glendale Water & Power, Pasadena Water & Power, Roseville Electric, Alameda Municipal Power, Redding Electric Utility, City of Shasta Lake, AEP, Entergy, Oncor, Southern Company, Duke Energy, TVA, FPL, PPL, PECO, NYSEG, National Grid, Unitil, Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G, United Illuminating, Eversource, O&R, Con Edison, BGE, DTE, Consumers Energy and OG&E systems.
Need a crew?
Tell us about your project or storm call-out and we'll respond quickly. For the fastest response, give us a call.