Storm restoration crews
for Louisiana
GDV Utilities mobilizes IBEW line crews to restore power after hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding in Louisiana, for utilities and prime contractors.
Ready before the storm
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and Gulf landfalls often bring days of rebuilding on transmission and distribution systems.
Restoration work we handle
- Distribution rebuilds after wind and flood damage
- Setting poles in soft and saturated ground
- Restoring transmission and distribution structures
- Replacing transformers, fuses and service drops
Working with your utility
Our crews have restored power on Entergy 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.
Our storm crews at work
Pre-register GDV Utilities
Get our paperwork on file now so we can mobilize the moment you call.
Want to work Louisiana storms with GDV Utilities? Join our storm roster to get call-out alerts.
Common questions
Does GDV Utilities respond to storms in Louisiana?
Yes. GDV Utilities mobilizes line crews for storm restoration and mutual assistance in Louisiana 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.
Need crews in Louisiana?
Call our 24/7 storm line or request crews online.