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Putting Safety First Tis Month - and throughout the year


It’s May and Harmon Electric is celebrating National Electrical


Safety Month. Safety for our members is top priority all year, but Electrical Safety Month is a time to acknowledge its importance. Let’s take a look at electrical safety in the home. Electricity is the


Electrical Safety Month.


Every May we celebrate It’s a


time when we place a spotlight on


ways we keep you, our members, safe. Tis year, we’re focusing on how to keep safe aſter


a storm rolls through. No matter the type of weather or damage to electrical equipment and infrastructure, resulting safety hazards are generally the same. To stay safe aſter a major storm or natural disaster


strikes, Harmon Electric Association urges you to develop a family action plan. Designate a place for everyone to meet aſter an event. Map out ways to evacuate your home. Create a laminated card with emergency contact names and numbers for each family member. Consider listing a relative or friend who lives far from your community as the point of contact - if your family gets separated, that person can let others know who is safe. And don’t forget pets in your family action plan - many


rescue shelters will not accept pets aſter a catastrophe of some sort, so it’s important to decide beforehand where Fido or Tabby can take up residence for a while. It’s not hard to understand why safety remains a top


priority for Harmon Electric - working around electricity is a life-or-death situation every day for many of our employees. As a result, we work hard to instill a culture of safety that our folks can take home with them and live 24/7.


We also strive to raise safety awareness among


Harmon Electric members. Look for safety tips in the Harmon Hi-Lites newsletter each month, and check our website at http://www.harmonelectric.com . Pledge to honor Electrical Safety Month by forming an emergency action plan for your family today.


You


can learn more about weathering storms safely by visiting http://www.ready.gov.


HARMON ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC 114 North First Hollis, OK 73550


Operating in


Beckham, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Greer Counties in Oklahoma and Hardeman and Childress Counties in Texas


Member of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Oklahoma Rural Water Association, Inc.


HARMON ELECTRIC HI-LITES Lisa Richard, Editor


The Harmon Electric Hi-Lites is the publication of your local owned and operated rural electric cooperative, organized and incorporated under the laws of Oklahoma to serve you with low-cost electric power.


Charles Paxton ......................................................................................... Manager


BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pete Lassiter ..................................................................................................District 1 Jim Reeves ....................................................................................................District 2 Lee Sparkman ...............................................................................................District 3 Bob Allen .......................................................................................................District 4 Burk Bullington ..............................................................................................District 5 Jean Pence ....................................................................................................District 6 J. R. Conley ...................................................................................................District 7 Charles Horton .............................................................................................. Attorney


Monthly Board of Directors meetings held fourth Thursday of each month


cause of over 140,000 fires each year, resulting in more than 500 deaths, 4,000 injuries and 1.6 billion in property damage, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). Tere are many measures you can take to ensure the safety of your


loved ones. Use these helpful tips from ESFI to safeguard your home. In the kitchen • Vacuum refrigerator coils every three months to eliminate dirt buildup that can reduce efficiency and create fire hazards. • Ensure all countertop appliances are located away from the sink. • All appliance cords should be placed away from hot surfaces. Pay particular attention to cords around toasters, ovens and ranges. Cords can be damaged by excess heat. • The top and the area above the cooking range should be free of combustibles, such as potholders and plastic utensils. Storing these items on or near the range may result in fires or burns. Light the way to safety • The wattage of the bulbs you use should match the wattage indicated on the light fixture. Overheated fixtures can lead to a fire. • Check lamp cords to make sure they are in good condition, and do not attempt to repair damaged cords yourself. Take any item with a damaged power cord to an authorized repair center. • Extension cords should not be used to provide power on a long- term or permanent basis. Have additional receptacles installed by a professional to provide power where needed. Be prepared • Nearly two-thirds of fire deaths result from fires in homes without working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be located on every level of your home, inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area. • Test smoke alarms every month. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year - sooner if indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions. All smoke alarms should be replaced at least every 10 years. • Talk to your family about an emergency plan in the event of a fire in your home. If you have small children, include them in planning an emergency escape route – they are more likely to remember the plan if they are involved in creating it. Electrical safety awareness and education can save lives. For more


information on electrical safety, visit www.harmonelectric.com or www.esfi.org.


IF YOUR ELECTRICITY GOES OFF, REPORT THE OUTAGE


We have a 24-hour answering service to take outage reports and dispatch service- men. Any time you have an outage to report in the Hollis or Gould exchange area, call our office at 688-3342. Any other exchange


area call toll free, 1-800-643-7769.


TO REPORT AN OUTAGE, CALL 688-3342 or 1-800-643-7769 ANYTIME


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