At 8:00 AM this morning, Walt Axtell, Eric Schroeder, and Jared Osborne of the Wapakoneta Electric Department deployed to Forest City, North Carolina, in response to a mutual aid request. As the region braces for an impending winter storm forecasted to bring significant ice and snow, our team will join a regional crew in Piqua, Ohio, before continuing their journey south.
We are immensely proud of their dedication to service, which extends well beyond our local community. Their readiness to provide aid under hazardous conditions is a direct reflection of our department's core values and commitment to public safety. We wish them safe travels and a secure return home!

Wapakoneta Responds to North Carolina Mutual Aid Request
January 23, 2026
