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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Local
NASSAU, Bahamas – In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin, PowerSecure International, Inc. today donated $50,000 to the Red Cross to boost recovery efforts. The company has also deployed an expert utility assessment and recovery team to the Bahamas to provide advisory support for the restoration of electric power on the islands that suffered extensive damage. “PowerSecure has made a long-term commitment to the people of the Bahamas, and this donation to the Red Cross is an early way to turn that commitment into action,” said Ronnie Brannen, PowerSecure’s Chief Revenue Officer, who is in the Bahamas assisting with the recovery efforts. “While our long-term plan is to provide more reliable energy infrastructure to the Bahamian people at a lower cost, our top priority now is helping those most affected by this disaster,” Brannen added. The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is leading the effort to restore power to the affected islands, with the PowerSecure team providing expert counsel and technical assistance in support of BEC’s activities. “We are so grateful for this tremendous show of support from PowerSecure. This generous donation will help us secure the kind of emergency provisions most needed to help the Bahamian people in their time of profound need,” said Caroline Turnquest of the Bahamas Red Cross. “Those affected by the hurricane will have many needs for a long time to come, and the contributions of partners like PowerSecure will make a tremendous difference in their lives.” PowerSecure’s utility assessment and recovery team is travelling throughout the Bahamas assessing the damage and providing strategic recommendations. PowerSecure’s team has successfully advised on and implemented utility recovery efforts following numerous hurricanes and storms in the United States and will be able to apply that experience to assist BEC. Although PowerSecure is not yet contractually engaged to assume management responsibilities of the utility, the company is volunteering its expertise in order to help improve conditions as quickly as possible. “Natural disasters and human suffering don’t wait for a contract start date – our team is on the ground partnering with BEC to help in whatever ways we can,” said Brannen.
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