Storm restoration crews
for Michigan
GDV Utilities mobilizes IBEW line crews to restore power after ice storms, wind storms and severe thunderstorms in Michigan, for utilities and prime contractors.
Ready before the storm
Michigan sees damaging wind storms and severe thunderstorms in summer and ice storms in winter, with heavy tree-related damage.
Restoration work we handle
- Ice storm restoration: broken poles, crossarms and conductor
- Restoring feeders and laterals after derechos and severe thunderstorms
- Tree-related outage repairs alongside vegetation crews
- Replacing transformers, fuses and service drops
Working with your utility
Our crews have restored power on DTE, Consumers Energy and AEP 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 Michigan storms with GDV Utilities? Join our storm roster to get call-out alerts.
Common questions
Does GDV Utilities respond to storms in Michigan?
Yes. GDV Utilities mobilizes line crews for storm restoration and mutual assistance in Michigan 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 Michigan?
Call our 24/7 storm line or request crews online.