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 /LVD 'DLOH\


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-Hff 0RKU ................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.


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The utility and construction families know all too well the heartbreak of someone not paying attention in a work zone. Workers die every year from someone not paying atten- tion and their car loses control in a work zone and causes an accident. There are actions that drivers must take when approaching a work zone to keep not only the workers safe but also themselves. The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearing House has developed a list of tips to help drivers stay safe in work zones: • Never use a cell phone or text while driving. • Stay alert. Expect the unexpected. • Slow down. • Don’t tailgate. • Pay attention to the signs. • 2EH\ WKH ÀDJJHUV • Be patient and stay calm. • Know the road rules for work zones.


Keeping a safe distance between your car and the construction workers and equip-


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This institution is an equal oppor- tunity provider and employer.


When you are making travel plans, keep in mind many states also provide road con- struction information on their respective department of transportation websites that can be consulted before starting a trip. If you know you are going to be traveling through a work zone, giving yourself a little extra time to get to your destination can also help. For more safety information, visit SafeElectricity.org. or feel free to contact me at 580-928-3366.


Be Alert and Stay Safe in Work Zones


by Heath Martin NFEC Safety Director


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