Alachua Recognized for Safety by State Utility Association

ALACHUA ‒ The City of Alachua has been awarded a Safety Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) in recognition of its outstanding record of safe operations within its electric utility department.

The award, presented in March 2025, honors public power utilities across the state that demonstrate a consistent commitment to employee safety and workplace best practices.

The City of Alachua earned the recognition for achieving a perfect safety record in Category A, which includes utilities reporting zero to 59,999 total worker hours.

“Each of these winners embodies the safety culture deeply inherent in public power,” said FMEA Executive Director Amy Zubaly. “Their continuous efforts throughout the year to maintain safe workplaces and cultivate a culture of safety ensure employees can work both securely and efficiently.”

Utilities are evaluated and placed into categories based on total worker hours. Awards are given to those with the most incident-free records in each group.

City Manager Mike DaRoza said the recognition reflects the City’s commitment to employee well-being.

“As a city administrator, safety for each of our coworkers is of utmost importance,” DaRoza said. “I am proud to see that, not only is our Electric Department operating safely, but they have also fostered an environment where safety isn’t a goal, it’s a non-negotiable standard.”

The FMEA Safety Award serves to recognize municipalities that not only avoid workplace injuries but also establish and maintain long-term safety-focused cultures within their operations.

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