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A 3-year-old running toward a busy Phoenix intersection was swept to safety by a utility worker who happened to be in exactly the right place at the right time. The heart-stopping rescue was caught on camera.
A Meals on Wheels volunteer in Hays, Kansas spotted a natural gas leak while delivering lunch, sparking a rescue that likely saved a man's life. Utility workers found the leak plus two appliances releasing deadly carbon monoxide.
A utility worker's split-second decision to turn around and check on a stranger saved a life at Big Spring Park. John Roberts pulled an elderly man from chest-deep water after spotting him fall into the creek.
A quick-thinking utility contractor saved an elderly man who fell into Big Spring Park's water. John Roberts' split-second decision turned an ordinary workday into a life-saving moment.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
A breakthrough AI system installed in home smart meters can now detect power grid problems the instant they happen, stopping outages before they grow. The technology has already caught hidden infrastructure issues that could have sparked wildfires or injured utility workers.
After a weekend storm left an entire Mississippi town without electricity, grateful residents turned their kitchen into a thank-you mission. City leaders and volunteers in Winona cooked lunch for 170 out-of-state utility workers helping bring their community back to life.