Home fires started by malfunctioning electric appliances and faulty wiring kill nearly 500 Americans each year and cause $1.3 billion in property damage. But many electrical fires can be prevented simply by following basic safe practices and being aware. “The …Read More.
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Passing of W. Eugene Roberts
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of W. Eugene Roberts, long time local director at Orange County REMC and Hoosier Energy director. Visitation will be held on Mon., July 20 at 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at the …Read More.
Passing of Dorothy Conner
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Dorothy Conner, mother of Michael Conner, board president at Warren County REMC. The obituary can be seen on Shoemaker Funeral Home website at https://www.shoemakerfh.com/obituary/dorothy-dixie-conner.
Passing of Jason Anderson
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Jason Anderson, brother-in-law of Joe Banfield, Apprenticeship Training Program Director at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. No funeral services will be held.
Be Safe Around Electricity When Moving Farm Equipment
With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. The increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns Jon Elkins, vice president …Read More.
Passing of Kellie Parker
We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Kellie Parker, Applications Specialist from Clark County REMC. The obituary and funeral arrangements can be viewed at: https://www.garrfuneralservices.com/obituary/Kellie-Parker
811 Day reminds Hoosiers to call before you dig
Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but your electric cooperative hopes the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 before a digging project any day of the year. Every …Read More.
Drones pose electrical safety issues
The use of drones has increased rapidly in the past several years. Coming in various sizes ranging from hummingbird to bald eagle, these remote-controlled aircraft are being used in a vast number of ways by government, industries, commercial enterprises and …Read More.
Keep metallic balloons inside
Now that summer is here and the pandemic, it’s hoped, is mostly behind us, folks are trying to get back to a sense of normalcy. Part of that may be hosting belated graduation open houses, wedding receptions, garage sales and …Read More.
Safeguard electronics with surge protectors
Nearby lightning strikes are most often associated with power surges in your home’s wiring that can damage electronics and appliances. But smaller power surges — voltage increases above the intended level in the flow of electricity — are far more …Read More.