A Mississippi State lineman is putting a major life event on hold to help Florida residents recover from Hurricane Milton.
Brady Creel, 25, a lineman with the Dixie Electric Power Association, plans to marry his girlfriend in a week, but for now he's waiting for the hurricane, which hit the state as a Category 3 on Wednesday and left millions without power. I am doing volunteer work in the aftermath. , 11 Alive reported Friday.
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Creel Facebook page Features A few photos of him working hard.
In a news release Wednesday, the Dixie Electric Power Association said: announced The truck left that morning, and the lineman's destination was the Peace River.
Communications Manager Amanda Mills said:
Our hearts are with the communities affected by Hurricane Milton and we are proud to send 19 dedicated employees to Florida to help restore power. Many of the linemen have to leave behind young children and even pregnant wives to respond to calls for help. Their selflessness and sacrifice reflect exactly what it means to be part of a supportive family. At Dixie Electric, we understand that in times of crisis, neighbors help neighbors. Our team is ready to serve and support our communities in need, knowing that our families and colleagues are cheering us on from home. We ask our community to continue to pray for safety as we serve others.
Breitbart News reports that social media on Thursday posted messages of gratitude for the thousands of linemen who traveled to Florida to help restore power and restore normalcy to hard-hit residents. has increased explosively.
Additionally, former President Donald Trump had 275 linemen stay at a Miami resort for free in the aftermath of the storm.
In a social media post, his son Eric Trump said, shared Video footage of the men:
“We are honored to welcome 275 amazing linemen from FPL.” @TrumpPreparing to respond to hurricane aftermath #milton! You are amazing and the Trump family and the entire state of Florida are grateful to you. Enjoy the best rooms in Florida. Stay safe! he wrote.
