February 2023 Newsletter
Dear valued member,

Last month I mentioned all the snow we keep getting, and that still holds true for February! LPEA's outages have remained minimal thanks to our stellar crews, but we still encourage you to be prepared. Here are those tips again on how to become "outage ready." Also, read more below about what YOU can do to prevent outages on your property.

If you've been impacted by a recent outage, we'd love to hear from you! Is there anything we can do to improve our service or communication when outages strike? Let us know at comments@lpea.coop.

Read on to learn more about LPEA's increasing tree trimming and vegetation management protocols starting in the spring and what to expect if your property will be impacted. Also, it's LPEA board election time! If you want to throw your hat in the ring, get your applications in by April 10, 2023.

Best,

Hillary Knox
VP of Member Experience
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