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CVEC Warns of Powerlines' Deadly Potential
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative General Manager Frank Kujawski
asks that all residents be mindful of the dangerous and often deadly potential
of powerlines.
"Electricity brings a lot of comforts to our homes and communities, but
it also brings many dangers," Kujawski said. "Storms, accidents and
vandalism can cause powerlines to sag or break. When that happens those powerlines
can come into contact with trees, houses, vehicles and even people, causing
damage, injuries and even death. If you see powerlines that look like they are
sagging too low or are broken or down, please contact your power provider. If
you have children, please take the time to teach them that contact with powerlines
can be deadly and that sticks, branches and other objects can be electrical
conductors."
In addition to downed, sagging or broken powerlines, Kujawski asks residents
to keep an eye out for: trees that have fallen and become entangled in powerlines;
unsecured electrical equipment (such as transformers, powerline equipment, loose
guy wires); TV antennas entangled in powerlines; and cracked, damaged or leaning
utility poles.
CVEC members can call toll-free at 1-800-273-7210, 24-hours-a-day, to report
problems.
Coosa Valley Electric, which serves more than 15,000 customers in Talladega,
St. Clair, Shelby, Clay, Etowah and Calhoun counties, is a Touchstone Energy7
cooperative. Nationwide, some 1,000 cooperatives provide power to rural America,
and 570 of those operate under the Touchstone Energy umbrella.
For more information, contact:
Jon Cullimore 362-4180 or 1-800-273-7210, ext. 225, Fax: 256-761-2615, Cell: 256-299-0551
Barbara Edmondson 1-800-273-7210, ext. 224
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