OT temperatures are hard on people, pocketbooks and electrical systems. Increased demand for electricity during summer months strains a home’s electrical system, increasing the likelihood of an electric shock or fire. This high demand also makes electricity more expensive in summer months. By preparing your home, you can
save money, stay comfortable, and decrease demands on the electrical system.
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative offers the following tips to save money on cooling costs: • Use curtains and blinds to keep the sun out on hot days. • Use ceiling fans. They circulate air and take heat from the body’s surface to create a cooling effect. • Keep cool air in and hot air out. Avoid unnecessary
trips out the door, and do not leave the door open. • A programmable thermostat allows you to change
your home’s temperature based on your daily patterns. The thermostat can allow temperatures to go higher while you
ULY has brought tragic reminders of electrical hazards that can occur around boats and boat docks. Jennifer Lankford, 26, was swimming with family at Lake of the Ozarks when she was electrocuted after touching a dock that is believed to have had faulty wiring. Also at Lake of the Ozarks, a 13-year-old girl and her 8- year-old brother received fatal electrical shocks while swimming near a dock. In Tennessee, two boys, ages 10 and 11, lost their lives as a result of receiving an electrical
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SUTTON, ROBERT B - JENKS, OK SUTTON, TED - MIAMI, OK SWADLEY, JAMES W - SENECA, MO SWAGGER, J J - JAY, OK SWAGGERTY, ALVY - CHELSEA, OK SWAIN, GARY W - COLCORD, OK SWAIN, HENRY B - COLCORD, OK SWAIN, RHODA - PRYOR, OK SWAKE, BLUE - JAY, OK SWALLOW, IVAN I - DISNEY, OK SWANGO, BENJAMIN E - GROVE, OK
SWANGO, MURIEL F - WELCH, OK SWANGO, STEVE J - MIAMI, OK SWANSON, SHOFF & BARKETT - WICHITA, KS SWARTZ, WILLIAM C - LOCUST GROVE, OK SWARTZENDRUBER, H L - WILSON, WY SWEARENGIN, JOE J - SALINA, OK SWEARGIN, MARY - QUAPAW, OK SWEATMAN, JOHN M - BARTLESVILLE, OK SWEETEN, DENNIS A - MIAMI, OK SWEETWATER, WILLIAM B - WYANDOTTE, OK SWEPSTON, SHERMAN - COLCORD, OK SWETLAND, FRANCES - TULSA, OK
Get the most for your cooling dollar H
Awnings can help cut cooling costs by limiting solar infiltration.
are away and to then cool off when you are back in the home. • Prepare your air conditioner for the hard work it will do over the summer months. Turn off power to the air conditioner before you work on it. Clean or replace filters. Outside, clear leaves and other debris away from the condensing unit. Hose off any accumulated dirt. • Shade your home by installing awnings over windows in direct sunlight. • Make sure your home has the
insulation it needs.
EnergySavers.gov has information about the best insulation to use in different geographic areas. • Ventilation is one of the most
efficient ways to keep a building cool.
Attic vents and fans can help reduce energy costs. • If you are building a new home or replacing your air
conditioner, there are options to maximize efficiency. Always look for the Energy Star label for air conditioners that have met energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Fatalities stress need for increase electrical safety near water
shock while swimming between house boats on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee. Wet environments are particularly dangerous when it
comes to electricity. Ensure safety around boat docks with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. Make sure GFCIs are professionally installed to prevent injury and have these systems inspected regularly to avoid tragedy. Boat wiring should be in compliance with Ameri- can Boat and Yacht Council ABYC standards.
SWIATKOWSKI - RONALD Z - BLUEJACKET, OK SWICEGOOD, RUSSELL - COLCORD, OK SWICEGOOD, WONDA - COLCORD, OK SWIFT, L D - POINT LOOKOUT, MO SWIFT, LOREN K - MESA, AZ SWIGART, ROBERTA J - KANSAS CITY, MO SWINDALL, L C - SALINA, OK SWINDLE, IVAN D - COLCORD, OK SWINGLE, DAN W - FAIRLAND, OK SWINGLE, LOUIS K - MIAMI, OK SWINK, RICHARD H - EDMOND, OK
SWINNEY, GORDON W - BARTLESVILE, OK SWINNEY, JIM L - AFTON, OK SWINNEY, JIM L - GROVE, OK SWINNEYS SUPPLY CENTER - TULSA, OK SWISHER, THOMAS P - WYANDOTTE, OK SWITLIK, JOHN - PARSON, KS SWITZER, DONALD W - GROVE, OK SWITZER, DONALD W - PINEVILLE, MO SYLSBERRRY, RALPH R - PRYOR, OK SYLVESTER, WALTER C - GRAVETTE, AR
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