Wake Forest Power receives national commendation for electric restoration efforts in Florida

Wake Forest Power (WFP) has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Bartow and Ocala, Florida, last year following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.  

In October, WFP sent crews to the Florida communities to help restore power following the storms that killed dozens and left millions without electricity.

A public power utility, WFP participates in APPA’s Mutual Aid Network, which coordinates with utilities and authorities during widespread power outages.

According to Wake Forest Town Manager Kip Padgett, mutual aid is at the heart of what public power is all about.

“We are committed to the ideal of neighbor helping neighbor,” said Town Manager Kip Padgett. “Through APPA’s mutual aid program we can demonstrate that commitment by answering the call when our neighbors are in need – whether they are next door or thousands of miles away.”

For more information about Wake Forest Power, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power.