PEC vegetation maintenance practices can help fight wildfires
Thinking like a firefighter Senior Utility Forester Matt Austin spent nearly 20 years as a wildland firefighter before coming to…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/fight-wildfires/Category: Safety & Security
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they should always be used with caution. For instance,…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/firework-safety/How to protect your electronics when the power comes back on
Restoration surges Electrical surges don’t only occur when lightning strikes, but can also occur at the end of an outage…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/protect-your-electronics/June is National Safety Month
These stories will keep safety in mind and help you form responsible habits: Little ones in your life? Here’s how…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/national-safety-month/Be safe on the water
What is electric shock drowning? Electrical current can seep into a body of water from boats, docks, and lights near…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/water-safety/Keeping our lineworkers safe with truck and glove testing
Truck testing A lot of field work is done in and around PEC trucks, and it’s important they’re properly insulated…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/truck-glove-testing/Practice electrical safety outdoors and in your garage
Keep water away from electricity If you have electrical cords in your garage, keep them high and dry. Avoid placing…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/safety-outdoors/PEC hosts 131st Southwest Electric Safety Exchange conference
The conference allows SWESE members to gather and discuss safety tips and best practices within the industry. “As the largest…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/pec-hosts-131st-southwest-electric-safety-exchange-conference-in-san-antonio/When lightning strikes, here’s how to stay safe indoors
During a storm practice these rules for indoor storm safety. Avoid using landlines and plugged-in electronics. Cell phones are safe…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/indoor-lightning-safey/Scam alert!
The scammer was able to mimic our 888 phone number, so the call appeared to come from the main PEC…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/scam-alert/