GDV Utilities
Storm restoration · GA

Storm restoration crews
for Georgia

GDV Utilities mobilizes IBEW line crews to restore power after hurricanes, tropical storms, ice storms and severe thunderstorms in Georgia, for utilities and prime contractors.

24/7Storm call-out
4-personCrews with bucket truck, digger derrick and pickup
IBEW 47 & 1245Signatory union contractor
All 50 statesPlus overseas disaster response
Storm season in Georgia

Ready before the storm

Tropical systems reach Georgia from the Atlantic and the Gulf from June through November, and winter ice storms can bring down lines across the north of the state.

Restoration work we handle

  • Rebuilding broken poles, crossarms and downed primary and secondary
  • Restoring feeders and laterals after hurricane and tropical storm winds
  • Replacing transformers, fuses and service drops
  • Working alongside utility and other mutual assistance crews under the host utility’s storm structure

Working with your utility

Our crews have restored power on Southern Company systems, and we work under the host utility’s storm structure, safety rules and switching procedures.

Crews arrive self-sufficient with trucks, tools and PPE, ready to take assignments from your storm center.

In the field

Our storm crews at work

Storm damage with a broken pole and wire down
Broken pole and wire down
GDV Utilities storm restoration crew working from a bucket truck
Restoring service from the bucket
GDV Utilities crew walking down storm damage
Walking down the damage
Before the season

Pre-register GDV Utilities

Get our paperwork on file now so we can mobilize the moment you call.

Linemen & groundmen

Want to work Georgia storms with GDV Utilities? Join our storm roster to get call-out alerts.

Join the Storm Roster
FAQ

Common questions

Does GDV Utilities respond to storms in Georgia?

Yes. GDV Utilities mobilizes line crews for storm restoration and mutual assistance in Georgia and in all 50 states, for utilities and prime contractors.

How fast can your crews mobilize?

We staff and mobilize as soon as we receive a confirmed request. Call (951) 317-6134 to check crew availability for your event.

What does a storm crew include?

A typical crew is a Foreman, two Journeyman Linemen and a Groundman with a bucket truck, digger derrick and pickup. We scale to multiple crews for larger events.

Are your crews union?

Yes. GDV Utilities is signatory to IBEW Local 47 and Local 1245, and our crews work under the applicable local scale and conditions on storm events.

How do we pre-register GDV Utilities before storm season?

Request our vendor packet on the Utility Partners page, or email wwatson@gdvutilities.net. We provide our capability statement, insurance certificates and prequalification forms.

Storm event

Need crews in Georgia?

Call our 24/7 storm line or request crews online.