Each year, Haywood EMC joins other electric cooperatives across our state and nation to celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. Held annually on the second Monday in April, this day recognizes linemen's critical role in providing our members with the power they depend on every day.
Whether linemen are braving the cold to restore power after a winter storm, answering the call for outages after hours, or performing the routine work of building and maintaining our electric infrastructure — linemen are there for you.
In addition to serving their own communities, linemen are also called on to provide aid across the state and nation following major storms and other times of need. This was especially critical in the weeks following Hurricane Helene's devastation to Western North Carolina.
This commitment to "cooperation among cooperatives" is 1 of the core principles that demonstrates the true strength and character of the cooperative network.
Help us celebrate the great linemen of our cooperative by sharing any photos of Haywood EMC linemen on the job on social media on April 14! Don't forget to use the hashtag #ThankALineman and tag Haywood EMC's accounts. We love to see photos of our linemen in the community on Lineworker Appreciation Day and throughout the year as we thank them for their many outstanding efforts.