‘Convoy of Hope’: Bend lineman helping restore power in S. Carolina in wake of destructive Hurricane Helene
GREENEVILLE, S.C. (KTVZ) – Among the many emergency workers who traveled far to help victims of Hurricane Helene’s widespread destruction is electrical lineman Tim Steeck, part of a crew from Bend working to restore power to residents in the Greenville, South Carolina area.
Steeck’s proud mom, Debi Raney-Kelso, said Tuesday the 2000 Bend High graduate and father of two was among the locals who subcontracted with a Detroit, Michigan company, P&G, to head to the storm-hit region in the wake of ajor flooding and other damage that’s cut power to millions.
Repair needs following the destructive storm has brought thousands of line workers and other crews from across the country – what’s referred to in one Instagram post as a “Convoy of Hope.”
It’s not known how long the work will last ,or when they’ll return home to their families, Raney-Kelso said, offering a shoutout to the dedicated workers who headed to the East Coast to help.
