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Daviess-Martin County REMC

www.dmremc.com

CONTACT USToll Free: 800-762-7362

GENERAL MANAGERDave Sutter

OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday

STREET ADDRESS 12628 E 75 N, Loogootee, IN 47553

MAILING ADDRESSP.O. Box 430, Loogootee, IN 47553

SERVICE INTERRUPTIONSTo report an outage or emergency, call

812-295-4200 or 800-762-7362 day or night.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Edwards, President

August Bauer, Vice PresidentSteve Streepy, Secretary

Terry Chapman, TreasurerDean Harrawood

Dale Marchino

Travis Summers

MONTHLY MEETINGTuesday, April 24, 7 p.m.,

Daviess-Martin County REMC office

BILL PAYMENT OPTIONSOnline bill payment

Budget billing

Auto bank draft

Drive-through window

Night depository

Credit card payment (VISA, Discover and MasterCard accepted)

Pay-by-phone

MISSION STATEMENT:“Our mission is to provide safe, reliable electricity and quality services for our

members at a reasonable cost.”

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Airtight for maximum efficiency!

Test your refrigerator door’s seal by closing the door over a piece of paper (so that it’s half in and half out). If you can easily pull the piece of paper out, your seal may need to be replaced or

the latch may need to be adjusted.

We are at that time

of the year when

you can truly see

how the daylight

hours are getting a

bit longer and the

temperature is a bit

warmer. The birds

have come back north, and the plants

and wildlife are waking up from their

winter nap.

With all of this activity, we humans are

also getting busy outdoors, too. It won’t

be long before the farming and mow-

ing equipment is fired up and put to

work. This is a good time to go through

the final inspections and safety checks

on stuff to make sure that there are no

surprises.

Each year, newer and bigger equipment

gets put into use. This bigger equip-

ment leads to higher productivity, and

that’s a good thing. However, the sur-

prise that we don’t like to see is when

that new tractor, planter or mower that

“used to fit” underneath the power line

has now been replaced by a bigger one

that may snag the line or break the

pole, creating a potentially dangerous

situation.

Another situation that sometimes

occurs is when the ground-to-power

line clearances have changed since last

year. Sometimes flood waters can wash

out a pole or even deposit soil higher

than it was before, which can change

the clearance height of the power line

above the ground.

Please watch for and think about these

clearances and use caution before pro-

ceeding, especially if new equipment is

being used or if the ground-to-power

line elevations have changed. We strive

for always having a 10-foot clearance

from all equipment and structures.

If you have any questions or see any

issues, please contact our office. We can

investigate appropriate steps to remedy

the situation, such as raising the line.

On another topic, spring also means

that it is time for our annual meeting

on April 5 at Shoals High School. By the

time many of you receive this Electric

Consumer magazine, the annual meet-

ing will be here. We hope you are able

to attend and it is a good meeting for

you. These meetings are always a great

opportunity to visit with our members.

If you are not able to attend, feel free

to contact us if you have any questions

or ideas. Thanks for your continued

support, and as always, be safe!

Spring has sprung!

DAVE SUTTERGeneral Manager

SavingsTip

DON’T FORGET: 2018 DAVIESS-MARTIN COUNTY REMC ANNUAL MEETING — THURSDAY, APRIL 5

Registration: 5:30 p.m. Meeting: 7 p.m.

Shoals High School Gymnasium

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1. Lineman Appreciation Day is ________________________ .

2. We should keep at least a __________ –foot distance from power lines in all directions.

3. A double pole, double throw switch is required for all stand-by generators and prevents _______________________ — keeping linemen safe from the risk of electrocution.

FOR BILLS DATED MARCH 5, PAID BY MARCH 20

Each month, Daviess-Martin County REMC asks our readers three questions. The answers can be found in the articles of Electric Consumer. Clip the coupon below along the dotted line. Fill it out and return it to our office with your monthly payment before the 20th of the month. (Delinquent payments are not eligible.) Each month, a winner will be drawn from the entries submitted. Make sure you bring or mail in your most recent coupon, as the coupons are dated monthly. Members with automatic payment accounts will be entered in the contest as well. Copies will not be accepted, and coupons are not available at the office! Winners will be notified and their names will be published in the following monthly issue

of Electric Consumer.

DECEMBER WINNER: Owen and Diana Wagler, Loogootee

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

NAME: ___________________

ADDRESS: _______________

_________________________

ACCOUNT NO.: ___________

PHONE NO.: ______________

Daviess-Martin County REMC is proud to recognize our linemen and power delivery professionals. These are the people in the field who risk their lives every day to ensure we have safe, reliable power.

Their job is dirty and dangerous and comes at all hours of the day or night. When storms destroy the wires and poles they helped build, our lineworkers are the first to respond. They work to keep the area safe, and because of them, other public safety officers can do their jobs.

Lineworkers brave bitter cold, oppressive heat and Mother Nature’s unpredictable fury to get the lights back on safely and keep them on. Training is extensive, and skill improvement is ongoing.

Whether restoring power after a natural disaster, maintaining the lines or building new service, working with thousands of volts of electricity is dangerous.

Daviess-Martin County REMC is proud of the eight lineworkers who maintain 1,365 miles of line across our service territory, making sure the lights stay on.

It’s an honor to celebrate their hard work and that of all the co-op employees who work behind the scenes every day on behalf of our members.

On April 9, tip your hat, give a shout out or just say thanks to the men and women who work diligently behind the scenes to keep electricity flowing safely and reliably.

You can show your appreciation by thanking our linemen using #ThankALineman.

Lineman Appreciation Day is April 9

Update your account information

Please review the phone number and service address on your monthly electric bill. If

any of this information is incorrect, please contact the Daviess-Martin County REMC

office. We depend on this information to be able to contact you in case of a problem or

a change in your electric service.

Second quarter tracker change

Reflected on bills received beginning in May, Daviess-Martin County REMC non-indus-

trial power tariff members will see a change in the power tracker adjustment effective

April 1 from $1.28 per 1,000 kWh used to $0.78 per 1,000 kWh used.

Festival guides available

Free copies of the 2018 Indiana Festival Guide are available at the Daviess-Martin

County REMC office. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway for two or a Fourth

of July celebration fit for the whole family, the one place you can find them both — and

everything in between — is in the 2018 Indiana Festival Guide.

Check Facebook for updates

Don’t forget that Daviess-Martin County REMC uses its Facebook page

to inform you on extended outages. It’s another way for us to keep you

informed. Please call us with your outages, however. We do not monitor

our Facebook page 24/7. Thank you!

NEWS BRIEFS

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IF YOU SEE ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING TAKING PLACE:

Each year, 3,800 people die from drowning. Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks and lights near marinas, shocking nearby swimmers. There are no visible signs of current seeping into water, which makes this a hidden danger. The electric shock paralyzes swimmers, making them unable to swim to safety.

Sources: Electrical Safety Foundation International, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HOW TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING

DO NOT enter the water. You could become a victim, too.

CALL 911

THROW A LIFE RING

TURN POWER OFF

• Never swim near a boat or launching ramp. Residual current could flow into the water from the boat or the marina’s wiring, potentially putting anyone in the water at risk of electric shock.

• If you feel any tingling sensations while in the water, tell someone and swim back in the direction from which you came. Immediately report it to the dock or marina owner.

Swimmers• Ensure your boat is properly maintained

and consider having it inspected annually. GFCIs and ELCIs should be tested monthly. Conduct leakage testing to determine if electrical current is escaping the vessel.

• Use portable GFCIs or shore power cords (including “Y” adapters) that are “UL- Marine Listed” when using electricity near water.

• Regularly have your boat’s electrical system inspected by a certified marine electrician. Ensure it meets your local and state NEC, NFPA and ABYC safety codes.

Boat OwnersELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS FOR: