Rapid Storm Response: Agostino’s Commitment to Power Restoration
When storms strike and power lines fall, communities need a reliable partner they can count on. At Agostino Utilities, we’ve built our reputation on providing rapid storm response services that go above and beyond industry standards. Our commitment to safety, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology ensures that when you need us most, we’re there – faster and more prepared than ever.
Our Comprehensive Storm Response Capabilities
Agostino Utilities stands at the forefront of storm response with a suite of capabilities designed to minimize downtime and maximize community safety:
- Dedicated Storm Chaser Teams: Our union-certified professionals are ready for nationwide deployment at a moment’s notice.
- Advanced Prediction Technology: Utilizing 72-hour advance storm impact prediction with 80% accuracy, we’re prepared before the storm hits.
- Specialized Equipment: From utility pole installation to crane and rigging services, we have the tools to tackle any challenge.
- Emergency Equipment Rental: We provide additional resources to bolster local response efforts when needed.
Our storm response teams are equipped with cutting-edge technology and years of experience to handle any emergency. This comprehensive approach allows us to address power outages swiftly and efficiently, reducing the impact on affected communities.
Safety First: Our Commitment to Excellence
At the heart of Agostino’s rapid storm response is our unwavering commitment to safety. Our track record speaks for itself:
- Zero Incident Policy: Implemented across all operations, ensuring the highest safety standards.
- 50,000 Field Hours: Achieved with zero incidents in 2020, showcasing our dedication to safe practices.
- Comprehensive Certifications: Our team is certified in Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED, Bucket and Pole Top Rescue, Defensive Driving, and OSHA 10.
This focus on safety not only protects our workers but also ensures that power restoration efforts proceed without delays or complications. When you choose Agostino, you’re choosing a partner that prioritizes the well-being of both its team and your community.
The Agostino Rapid Response Advantage
When disaster strikes, Agostino’s rapid response teams are deployed within hours, not days. Our approach to storm response sets us apart:
- Immediate Mobilization: Our teams are on standby 24/7, ready to respond to your call.
- Efficient Resource Allocation: Thanks to our advanced prediction capabilities, we position resources strategically before storms hit.
- Quality Control Bonus Program: We incentivize excellence with a $500 bonus for named storms, ensuring top-tier service.
- Mutual Assistance Network: Our participation in industry-wide programs means we can scale our response to meet any challenge.
Why Choose Agostino
for Your Storm Response Needs
Selecting Agostino Utilities as your storm response partner means choosing:
- Unparalleled speed and efficiency in power restoration
- A safety-first approach that protects workers and communities
- Cutting-edge technology for accurate storm prediction and response
- A nationwide network of skilled professionals ready to deploy
- A proven track record of success in challenging conditions
Our rapid response plan, support, and strategy are tailored to meet the unique needs of each community we serve, ensuring that when storms hit, recovery begins immediately.
Massachusetts Nor'easter
March, 2023
This March, Northeastern states were pummeled by an intense storm that dropped several feet of snow and left roughly a quarter of a million customers without power. Agostino crews actively made their way up to Massachusetts to find the streets packed with a flurry of heavy snow, rain, strong winds, and trees flung onto electrical systems. The team got to work immediately, putting all safety procedures at the forefront of their minds under such harsh conditions. Agostino crews kept true to the company value “you are your brother’s keeper”.
Northeastern Remnants of Storm Ida
September 2, 2021
Hurricane Ida Northeastern remnants. New Jersey encountered some of the worst remnants of hurricane IDA. With multiple ef-2 tornadoes and limited resources in the North-East, Agostino Utilities and their men jumped at the occasion to support a neighboring power for the first time in Atlantic City Electric.
Connecticut Christmas Storm
December, 2022
Nearly 900 customers in Connecticut remained without power on Christmas eve — two days after a storm caused more than 100,000 outages statewide and flooded coastal communities. Agostino was pressed to work up to 24 hour shifts, renting numerous pieces of lighting equipment to safely work into the night to regain power for as many customers as possible. They estimated to successfully turn the lights back on for over 12,000 customers, with zero incidents reported from their team. This storm was equally influential and important to the Agostino team as it was to the surrounding communities and power company.
Hurricane Ian
September, 2022
Hurricane Ian was the second major hurricane of the 2022 North Atlantic hurricane season. The storm touched land, leaving 2.2 million people without power. Agostino Utilities had already taken action in anticipation, gathering a team of men and women to make the 30 hour trek down to Florida. Under dangerous circumstances, the Agostino team banded together to safely help the communities and people left devastated by this storm. Restoring power to thousands of homes, the team was able to positively impact countless families.
Tropical Storm Ida
September, 2021
Hurricane Ida was a devastating category 2 tropical storm that made first landfall in Louisiana. Remnants of Hurricane Ida then ripped through the northeast causing mass destruction. With Augustine overseeing his 50 resources in the state of Michigan. Kevin Lamb, one of the northeast’s top storm restoration leaders, was chosen to lead the southern operations. Kevin’s vast experience and leadership skills quickly came about overseeing 20 resources and 1 of Agostino’s top sub-contractors in the city of New Orleans, LA.
