Originally posted by Torque
You mean these Canadians...
http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/media/florida_hurricane/default.asp
"Helping one another out in times of a major disaster is a longstanding tradition in the electricity industry. Hydro One's lines staff is among the most highly trained and efficient in the world and we have been proud to lend a hand to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Frances.
This collection of letters and stories is a snapshot of not only our crews' efforts and Hurricane Frances' destruction, but also the gratitude of Florida residents.
After our crew of 270 returned home, Hurricane Jeanne hit the Gulf Coast on September 25, destroying much of our hard work. As a testament to our superior skills and professionalism, Florida Power and Light made a special request for Hydro One
staff to once again come to their aid. Hydro One dispatched a fresh crew of 220 on September 27. While the efforts of our crews in Florida have been extraordinary, I'm proud of the enthusiasm and dedication that all of our people serving the province of Ontario demonstrate each day."
They even supported a local football and bought them all new jerseys.
Silly Canucks.....
Maine utility helps to restore power after blizzard swats Atlantic Canada
December 28, 2004
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Maine utility crews pitched in to help restore power to thousands of Atlantic Canadians on Tuesday, a day after a blizzard dumped nearly two feet of snow on some parts of the region.
The ocean storm grazed most of Maine, leaving only a couple of inches in most areas but more than a foot in parts of Washington County.
But it escalated to a blizzard as it headed to the Maritime Provinces. Blizzard warnings remained in effect for western Cape Breton and the western coast of Newfoundland on Tuesday, as high winds and whiteout conditions were reported in those areas
Silly Mainers