Monthly Resource Guide
For February 2021
Publications & Communications
Now that the winter months are approaching, storm and outage communications are top of mind for many of us. Use February’s resources on outages and restoration to communicate:
  • how (and in what order) power is restored,
  • how to stay safe,
  • guidelines for food safety,
  • ways to stay unplugged (during an outage)
On behalf of the Safe Electricity team and EEC Board of Directors, we wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season! We look forward to serving you in the new year.


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Graphics & Artwork
Infographic: Power restoration
Print Design: Food safety (outages)

Photo Package: Snow on power lines
Infographic: Staying safe during outage
Social Media Resources
This month's Social Media Package includes images, graphics, sample posts with webpage links, and Facebook covers. Topics include outages, restoration, Groundhog Day, downed lines, generator safety and more! You can download one, several, or the complete package.
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Articles
[560 words; graphic and photos included]

Although we work hard to maintain our equipment, monitor power delivery 24/7, and do all we can to keep the lights on, there are circumstances beyond our control that can interfere with power delivery. Winter weather is one example. Winter storms can impact the distribution of electricity due to ice, heavy winds, sleet, and other extreme conditions.
[350 words; two graphics included]

The year 2020 was unique, to say the least, thanks to the arrival of COVID-19. Contributing to the chaos was a record-breaking hurricane season, intense heat waves, lightning storms that sparked wildfires, and various other inclement weather concerns.

Power Outage Preparation & Restoration: Just in case: Be prepared for an outage
[204 words; four graphics included]

Thankfully, lengthy outages do not happen on a regular basis. That does not mean you should not prepare for them, however.
Safe Electricity and [INSERT NAME OF UTILITY HERE] suggest you:
  • Have a storm kit ready that includes flashlights, bottled water, non-perishable food, battery-operated radio, batteries, ...
Worth Repeating
Graphic Design: Generator Safety
Internal Safety Poster: Focus on Safety
Member Spotlight
Check out how some members are using resources:
Safe Electricity Member Badge, Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Pa.
Control Your Controlled Burn article, Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative, Kan.
Never drive into flood waters graphic, Diverse Power, Ga.
Safety Sadie video playing on lobby TV, video, Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Minn.
BEWARE of dangers above graphic, Kenergy Corporation, Ky.
Christmas light safety article, Macon Electric Cooperative, Mo.
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