JEA Receives Florida Municipal Electric Association Safety Award

2026-03-16

Jacksonville, FL - JEA’s commitment to safety and protecting its workforce has earned the utility a 2025 Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). The award was presented at the Florida Lineman Competition Awards Banquet in Tallahassee this past Saturday.

Linework is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs. The fatality rate for lineworkers is nearly 400 percent higher than the national average for all occupations. In order to provide reliable power, Florida lineworkers and power crews are frequently engaged in dangerous work that can place them at risk of serious or fatal injuries, which is why public power utilities place a significant emphasis on safety and training.  

“Safety is JEA’s top core value and the cornerstone of the reliable service our community depends on,” said Vickie Cavey, JEA Managing Director and CEO. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our lineworkers and crews who perform challenging work every day to keep the lights on while looking out for one another and the customers we serve.”

FMEA recognizes and rewards safe operations through its annual Safety Awards. Utilities are placed into categories based on their total worker hours and rewarded for the most incident-free records. The incidence rate used to judge utilities was based on the number of work-related reportable injuries or illnesses compared to the total number of worker hours during 2025, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

“Safety is the foundation of reliable electric utility operations and the cornerstone of employee protection. Every task, from routine maintenance to emergency power restoration, must be performed with a commitment to hazard awareness, proper procedures, and accountability. Each of these winners, including JEA, exemplifies this commitment and we commend them for a job well done,” said Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director.

Florida’s public power utilities are locally owned, locally controlled, and locally operated enabling them to quickly respond to the needs of their communities. They are also among some of the most reliable power providers in the state.

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About FMEA

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) represents the unified interests of 33 public power communities across the state, which provide electricity to 4 million of Florida’s residential and business consumers.

About JEA

JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,300-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development. Learn more at jea.com.

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