As most of you know, Palmer got hit by a major wind storm a few months ago, with winds gusting up to 91 miles per hour and temperatures dropping down to well below zero. All of this went on for a good 3 days, knocking trees down and causing considerable damage to houses and businesses.
My brother Reed is a lineman for the Electric company. He and his coworkers worked around the clock the entire time, and for a week afterwards, trying to keep the power going. Can you imagine climbing a pole 20 feet up in 91 mph winds and -45 temps all while working with hot electrical wires! They worked 24/7, taking quick power naps in their trucks and then heading back out in the storm again.
The
Mayor of the Mat-Su Borough recognized their efforts as being above the call of
duty and awarded them with a certificate of appreciation. Well Deserved, if you
ask me!
These photos were not taken in the actual storm, but they do give you an idea as to who my brother is.
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