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Power Crews Still Working to Restore Electricity after Hurricane Zeta

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative says its crews continue their restoration efforts after Hurricane Zeta ripped through the co-op’s 10-county service territory Thursday morning, leaving more than 36,550 members without power. More than 200 lineworkers are working to restore power, which includes assistance from cooperatives and contractors from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Georgia. As of Sunday morning, more than 27,000 services…

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Lineman Killed After Being Struck by Company Vehicle

On Monday, August 17, the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative announced the death of Journeyman Lineman Boyd Hodge. CAEC officials say Hodge died during a tragic accident at the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s (CAEC) West Operations Center (located in Verbena). According to Chilton County Coroner Aaron Ellison, Hodge was struck by another CAEC vehicle in the work yard. He was pronounced…