After Hurricane Rita (Texas and Louisiana), American Electric Power (AEP) sent 918 emergency personnel from 11 states to restore service to 12 counties. Crews here, replace utility poles and 3-phase distribution equipment at the airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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