Northfork Electric Cooperative, Inc.


Operating in


Beckham, Roger Mills, Washita, Greer, Custer, Harmon, and Dewey


SCOTT COPELAND GENERAL MANAGER


BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Jimmy Taylor-Pres ....................Elk City Charles Hickey-V. Pres..............Reydon Ransom Snowden-Sec-Treas........ Erick Chris Mackey................................Sayre Larry Smith ............................Cheyenne Lloyd Joe Patton ..........................Sayre Brent Meador.............................Elk City Brendon Atkinson......................Attorney


SAYRE OFFICE


Kenny Waugh .................Mgr. of Marketing Lisa Dailey...............Mgr. of Office Services Jeff Mohr................Mgr. of Acct. & Finance Kay Brown ..........................Adm. Assistant Richard Bowdre................Operations Mgr.


REYDON OFFICE Barbara Swope ................655-4557


FOR OUTAGES AFTER 5 P.M. CALL 1-800-NO-VOLTS (1-800-668-6587) or


(580) 928-3366


OFFICE HOURS 8 AM TO 5 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY


ADDRESS P.O. Box 400


SAYRE, OK 73662 18920 E. 1170 Rd.


Avoid Electrical Hazards Following Earthquakes


by Heath Martin NFEC Safety Director


You know we live in a crazy world when we have to talk about earthquake safety in Oklahoma. It seems we are having more and more earthquakes these days and need to start preparing folks how to avoid the hazards associated with a devastating earthquake. Earthquakes are terrifying and devastating events. Unfortunately, the danger is not over when the shaking stops. Safe Electricity encourages everyone to be aware of electri- cal hazards that can follow an earthquake and to know how to stay safe. When the earthquake stops, follow these tips from Safe Electricity: • In the home, do not use electronics, matches or lighters until you are sure there is


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no gas leak. • If you are in a severely damaged building, leave and go to an open space outside. • Be alert to dangers that could be hidden by debris, including downed power lines and broken gas pipes. If you hear hissing, smell gas or notice sagging utility lines, stay away and alert the appropriate utility. • Stay away from downed power lines, and warn others to do the same. Buildings, trees, cars, debris, even other utility lines and other objects can become electrical hazards if they are in contact with a power line, so be cautious. • If you can, turn off electricity at the main breaker. If your house is unstable or you must stand in water to do so, do not turn off electricity. Overturned and damaged water heaters and damaged electric circuitry can cause explosions and fires. Turning off elec- tricity prevents this. • If you smell gas or suspect a leak, get out of the house immediately without touch- ing any switches. Once outside call 9-1-1, and notify your gas utility. If you can, shut of the main gas valve. Find the shut-off valve at your gas meter, and twist it with a wrench in either direction 4056-001 until it is off. Do not turn the gas back on; only a profes- sional can safely do this. • Aftershocks can be just as powerful as earthquakes. Be prepared, and practice the same safety procedures you would during an earthquake. If you are inside the home, experts at the Great ShakeOut recommend that when you feel the earth shake, drop to the floor, cover by getting underneath sturdy furniture and hold on to the piece of furniture until the shaking stops. • If you enter damaged property after the earthquake, be certain the electricity and gas have been shut off.


For more on electrical safety inside and outside of the home, visit SafeElectricity.org. or feel free to contact me at 580-928-3366.


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