Incident Response & Storm Restoration

In the wake of a storm, a single interruption to a power utility can have widespread repercussions, leaving thousands without electricity. Communities that depend on a safe and stable power grid require quick action and well-trained technicians to restore power as quickly as possible.

Qualified personnel

Desoto Group technicians are extensively trained and highly qualified to face the challenges that come with restoring power after a severe storm. With expertise in utility engineering and construction management, we are uniquely poised to support utilities in mitigating damage from severe weather. We fill any and all of the following roles:

Patrol feeders, laterals, and ROW/transmission corridors
Work order planning, audits and close-out
Safety, environmental, and customer event response
Field Oversight

We engage with clientele either as turnkey consultants or integrated workforce, committed to executing the utility’s procedures to ensure compliance and comprehensive documentation.

Response services

Switching and tagging procedures
Rapid response and deployment
Public safety services
Damage assessment & remediation
Restoration planning & estimating
Long-term recovery assistance
Contractor coordination and procurement
Material tracking and procurement
Quality and safety auditing
Post-event assessment and engineering
As-built updating