HOLMDEL - JCP&L is joining parent company FirstEnergy and electric companies around the country to honor the men and women who work 24/7/365 to keep power flowing ahead of Lineworker Appreciation Day, celebrated nationally each year on April 18.
"Lineworkers face hazards every day when they go up in their buckets, climb poles or work on underground power lines, but they don't hesitate to show up in some of the toughest conditions imaginable to safely get the lights back on for homes and businesses throughout our country," said Wade Smith, President of FirstEnergy Utilities. "On behalf of all employees at FirstEnergy, we say a loud and proud 'thank you' to our men and women for their commitment and resiliency."
National Lineman Appreciation Day was established in 2013 by congressional resolution to recognize the tireless work of frontline electric crews in restoring power after Hurricane Sandy.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
In 2024, JCP&L crews even hit the road to assist in restoration efforts in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia and Virginia after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Thanks to the efforts of these hardworking crews and other FirstEnergy subsidiaries, FirstEnergy was recognized with the Emergency Recovery Award and Emergency Assistance Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in February of this year.
