PEORIA, Ill. — A caravan of Ameren Illinois bucket and line trucks arrived in Louisiana Friday to support power restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, including two Peoria crew members.
According to Ameren, more than 160 Ameren Illinois resources will be deployed for two weeks.
“We will draw on our experience to help answer the call for people who are without power in Louisiana,” said Richard J. Mark, president and chairman for Ameren Illinois. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those families impacted by the hurricane and with everyone traveling to provide assistance in the wake of this catastrophic event.”
Entergy, the company that serves Louisiana, reached out to Ameren through Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) mutual assistance network.
Utilities from across the United States then send available employees, contractors, and specialized equipment to impacted areas.
Ameren crews will receive an orientation to learn about special safety and operational practices, as well as special instructions on where they report for service.
Ameren Missouri and Ameren Transportation are also providing assistance with power restoration.
