PHOENIX - Even more APS employees are leaving Phoenix Wednesday on a mission to help restore power in Puerto Rico.
Crews gathered very early at the APS Deer Valley location to load their bags on a bus and hug their families before leaving.
The teams, made up of 50 employees, are scheduled to be gone for six weeks. It's a volunteer effort. APS employees say they're happy to help however they can.
The APS employees might have came from all over the state, but they'll work together in the U.S. territory to help restore the island's power.
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico back on September 20. It was a category 4 hurricane, with wind speeds around 155 mph.
The damage was crippling, as nearly half of the island's residents are still without power. Experts say power should be completely restored by May 2018.