Henkels & McCoy, Inc. announced today that more than 470 power employees, 30 communications line workers, 7 safety personnel and approximately 269 pieces of equipment have been dispatched in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Crews and equipment from the Central and East regions were ramped up prior to Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast. Henkels & McCoy is working to restore services to the hurricane victims and is also gathering supplies to send to its crews. One truck containing necessities has been sent to the Gulf Coast with more on the way.

In addition to supplying workers and equipment, Henkels & McCoy is also making a pledge to match employee contributions dollar for dollar.

Henkels & McCoy, founded in 1923, is one of the largest privately held engineering, network development and construction firms serving the utility, communications, and information technology industries. Henkels & McCoy has more than 80 offices strategically located from New England to Hawaii and approximately 4,800 employees.

Letters from 2005 Storm Victims to Henkels & McCoy (Notes, cards, photos)

Link to 2004 Hurricane Season items (Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne)