Storm restoration crews
for Virginia
GDV Utilities mobilizes IBEW line crews to restore power after hurricanes, ice storms, derechos and severe thunderstorms in Virginia, for utilities and prime contractors.
Ready before the storm
Tropical systems reach Virginia in late summer and fall, derechos and severe storms hit in summer, and ice storms bring down lines in winter, especially in the mountains.
Restoration work we handle
- Ice and snow load damage: broken poles, crossarms and downed conductor
- Restoring overhead distribution after nor’easters and tropical storms
- Tree-related outage repairs alongside vegetation crews
- Replacing transformers, fuses and service drops
Working with your utility
Our crews have restored power on 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 Virginia storms with GDV Utilities? Join our storm roster to get call-out alerts.
Common questions
Does GDV Utilities respond to storms in Virginia?
Yes. GDV Utilities mobilizes line crews for storm restoration and mutual assistance in Virginia 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 Virginia?
Call our 24/7 storm line or request crews online.