endnotes
Celebrating With Heart-Shaped Balloons?
Please do it indoors!
it from the rooftops; take out a full-page ad in the local newspaper; and post it on Facebook. But whatever you do, don’t show your love by releasing a bunch of heart-shaped balloons into the sky.
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Runaway balloons—especially those with metallic content—too often come into contact with overhead power lines. When they do, they can cause a temporary power outage. In fact, hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses lose their power every year when helium-filled foil balloons drift into power lines.
The balloon’s metallic coating can conduct electricity. So when the balloon touches a wire, it can start a fire or create an electrical surge. Either way, power in your area will go out, home electronics are at risk and Kiamichi Electric's property is damaged.
If you must take balloons outdoors, secure them with weights so they won’t get loose. And don’t bring them near overhead power lines or deliberately set them free to float through the sky.
If a balloon does get stuck in a power line, do not try to retrieve it yourself! Instead, call your electric cooperative and report it at 800-888-2731.
Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month
Find and seal the air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes, gaps around chimneys, recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets.
Source:
Energy.gov Check one:
f you’re lucky enough to be in love this Valentine’s Day, shout
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Kiamichi Light Post reaches rural readers in Pittsburg, Latimer, Leflore, and parts of Pushmataha and Atoka counties. The Buy-Sell- Trade section is free for members of Kiamichi Electric Cooperative. Ads may be submitted using the form below, or email your classified ad to Todd Minshall at toddm@kiamichielectrric. org. Be sure to include your telephone number in your ad.
The ad deadline for the March - April issue is March 12, 2016.
KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
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Your Name ___________________________________________________ Billing Address_________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________ Telephone No._________________________________________________
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Submit ad by mail, fax, or e-mail to Todd Minshall, KEC Light Post, PO Box 340, Wilburton, OK 74578. Email ad to
toddm@kiamichielectric.org, or fax to 918-465-2950/Attention Todd Minshall. Ads are free for co-op members.
Deadline for the March-April issue is March 12, 2016.
Plug in to safety.
Whether your focus is safety in the workplace, home, or neighborhood, Kiamichi Electric has important reminders, tips and lifesaving information to share. Contact us to schedule a free safety program for your classroom or organization at 800-888-2731.
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