Alliant Energy crews to assist with Hurricane Irma response

Alliant Energy says it is sending crews to assist in the massive effort to restore power across Florida following Hurricane Irma.

Roughly 200 personnel from Iowa and Wisconsin have volunteered to spend the next two weeks to help the restoration efforts. This group includes line workers, safety staff, vehicle mechanics, support staff and managers.They will join more than 18,000 utility crews from across 30 states and Canada working to restore power to more than 6 million people. In addition, tree trimmers and other contractors who have been working for Alliant Energy are heading to Florida to lend their expertise to the recovery.

A news release from Alliant Energy reports, "Our customers do not pay for the costs of this mutual assistance. The costs are borne by the utilities that request help."