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4 Kilowatt APRIL 2012 PLAY IT SAFE


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Plan yard work around safety Notice powerlines before you trim or dig


at Kiwash Electric Cooperative remind you to look up before you begin working in your yard.


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Accidentally clipping an overhead powerline with a ladder, a long-handled pool- cleaning tool, or a tall load in the back of your pickup can result in shock, electrocution or a power outage at your house.


So be aware of powerlines on and near your property-and stay far away from them. Here are 


1. Stay at least 15 feet away from overhead power lines. Don’t try to cut tree limbs that are closer than that; call your electric cooperative for help instead. Don’t try to sneak a tall load or a ladder under a line if it will come within 15 feet of the line. Find a detour.


2. Same goes if you’re working on your roof. You might be up there blowing off a winter’s worth of debris, repairing gutters or repositioning your satellite dish. If any of those chores brings you within 15 feet of a power line, call a pro to do the job. It’s worth paying someone who is trained and familiar with power line safety.


3. Before you trim limbs or bushes, inspect them on all sides. Powerlines are easily hidden by foliage. Know if that’s the case before you start climbing or cutting so falling


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4. Before you dig in your yard, make  Call Before You Dig number, to learn where underground utility lines-from electrical to cable to natural gas-are buried. Make the call before you plant trees or shrubs, break ground for a new deck or even install a mailbox. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you could harm yourself, disrupt utility service in your neighborhood, or damage buried equipment that you might have to pay for later.


5. When you’re tossing a ball around  model airplane, choose a play area free of overhead power lines. And teach your children the dangers of climbing and playing too close to electrical wires.


For more electrical safety tips, please visit www.kiwash.coop.


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Watch local athletes compete during the SWOSU Rodeo on April 12 in Weatherford.


COMING UP in Kiwash Country


APRIL 6


7 HobartChamber Easter Egg Hunt 


Good Friday 


12 SWOSU Rodeo Don Mitchell Rodeo Arena Weatherford


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Annual Chamber Banquet, 6 pm Western Technology Center 


14 Town-wide Garage Sales, Hobart 


 Earth Day


29 Weatherford Youth Horse Show Don Mitchell Arena, Weatherford


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  Mother's Day Armed Forces Day  


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SUBMISSION DETAILS:


Kiwash Electric Cooperative promotes local festivals, rodeos, fairs and other events in our monthly newsletter, the Kilowatt. Calendar listings are free.


 Electric, PO Box 100, Cordell, OK 73632, or send e-mail to: lwillard@kiwash.coop. Please send event listings by the 10th of the month prior to publication.


If you have questions about submitting a event, or need to speak with a Kiwash representative about other matters, please call 888-832-3362, or visit www.kiwash.coop.


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