Co-op Volunteers Help Restore Power in Jamaica
Posted on October 29th, 2024
In July, First Electric's Perryville Crew Chief, John Hawkins, joined a team of nine American electric co-op lineworkers to help restore power in Jamaica. Devastation was caused by Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm that severely affected the southern coast and left thousands without electricity.
The co-op volunteers worked with Jamaica Public Service's employees in St. Elizabeth Parish, a region heavily impacted by the hurricane. Despite the challenges, the team restored power ahead of schedule, shared knowledge with local workers and returned home early.
John's dedication to improving quality of life extends beyond this recent mission. Since 2013, he has volunteered over 1,051 hours with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) International, contributing to electrification projects in Guatemala, Haiti, Bolivia, Brazil and now Jamaica.
First Electric is proud of John's unwavering commitment to improving quality of life for our members in central and southeastern Arkansas - and beyond!
To read more, please visit: nrecainternational.coop/volunteers-restore-power-jamaica.