DOTHAN , Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan’s Utilities Department has received national recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for assisting with power restoration efforts in Florida following Hurricane Milton.
On October 8, 2024, a crew of 10 line workers from Dothan Utilities traveled to assist Ocala Electric Utility and the City of Bartow, Fla., after both areas experienced widespread power outages caused by the hurricane. The crew worked tirelessly in Ocala for three days before being requested to aid Bartow’s restoration efforts. They returned home on October 16.
Chris Phillips, Assistant Director of Electric Operations for Dothan Utilities, emphasized the importance of mutual aid. “Dothan has been a beneficiary of APPA’s mutual aid program, and we are always glad to help others because we know we may need help again in the future,” he said.
Dothan Utilities’ involvement is part of the city’s partnership with Electric Cities of Alabama, which connects them to the APPA’s Mutual Aid Network. This network coordinates resources and manpower among public utilities during major outages.
The recognition highlights Dothan Utilities’ dedication to community support and collaboration, both locally and beyond.
