Storm restoration crews
for North Carolina
GDV Utilities mobilizes IBEW line crews to restore power after hurricanes, tropical storms, ice storms and flooding in North Carolina, for utilities and prime contractors.
Ready before the storm
Atlantic hurricanes hit the North Carolina coast from June through November, and ice storms and inland flooding damage lines in the Piedmont and mountains.
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 Duke Energy 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 North Carolina storms with GDV Utilities? Join our storm roster to get call-out alerts.
Common questions
Does GDV Utilities respond to storms in North Carolina?
Yes. GDV Utilities mobilizes line crews for storm restoration and mutual assistance in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Call our 24/7 storm line or request crews online.