Amid natural disasters, Rock Hill man coordinates the region’s help
Electric lineworkers are trained to work hard, fast and efficiently, even in flooded or dangerous sites. And if they're really good, they work far longer than their peers, according to
"Being the last crew in town is the best," Bagley said. "It's always their goal to say 'We were the last ones to leave because we did the best job and they asked us to stay.'"
Bagley is in charge of sending line crews, bucket trucks, and plenty of other aid to needy spots around the state and even around the Southeast during natural disasters. He's serving as the state's mutual aid coordinator as Category 4 Hurricane Irma makes landfall in mainland
Irma weakened slightly from a Category 5 storm Thursday as it bowled over several
By the time the storm hits
Assuming
"It's nice to know as Americans, we don't mind helping each other out," Bagley said. "It's the American way. It's good to have contacts to help and to know that those people can help us if we're in need."
Bagley serves as the
He'll take part in daily conference calls with state officials across the country -- and even members of President
"All 21 cities have an agreement to help one another," said Jolly. "And through our national group, the
Bagley foresees a challenge in Irma: He compares it to Hurricane Hugo, which battered much of
That may require SCAMPS to quickly mobilize standby personnel from
Being the point man for disaster relief is a rewarding job, Bagley said. He's received letters of thanks from
"But it's also exhausting," Bagley said. "It's taxing. Still, it's nice to know how people really care."
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