TNMP linemen work to keep lights on

When the lights go out, the local linemen from Texas-New Mexico Power roll out.

They respond in extreme heat and extreme cold to ensure the community is safe and to re-energize the power lines as soon as possible.

“Some people wonder what we do for storm prep and winter,” said Jeremy Nortman, the area manager of all North Texas and Lewisville. “We meet with Denton County all the time for winter weather, extreme heat, big storms. ... Every time we know that there’s a big storm coming, ... we always have additional personnel here. We usually bring in guys and have them on standby.”