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If severe storms or general outages occur, personnel is usually at the office. ALWAYS remember that we want to be notified promptly if outages occur - don't hesitate to call. We will respond as quickly as possible.

Power Outage Checklist

• Check breaker and fuses- have a supply of fuses on hand. Most partial outages result from a short or overload on a wiring circuit.
• To determine whether outage is a an individual outage or not, check to see if the neighbors have power.
• Stay away from power lines - Consider any downed power line to be energized and extremely dangerous.

Calling to Report a Problem

• Please state your name, address or location and PHONE NUMBER.
• Provide a brief report of the problem.

Danger! Use Caution! Contact with high voltage energized power lines is sudden death. You should assume that all power lines are energized. If a pole is broken or a conductor has improper clearance, because of an accident or storm, notify us IMMEDIATELY.

Standby Generators: Warning!
If you use a standby generator during power outages, remember that improper generator hookup can create a serious problem for the safety of our service personnel. It is very important that your generator has a double-throw switch. This switching device is used to transfer the electric service from the power line to the generator. If not used properly, feedback from the generator voltage back on to the power lines could endanger the lives of the line crews working to restore your power.

When we have advance notice of a situation like this, the account will be flagged. If a planned outage occurs, we will be aware and make every effort to notify you in advance.

Sometimes a storm, an accident, or equipment failure, which Cedar-Knox PPD has no control over, will cause your power to be out. We will do everything we can to restore power as quickly as possible. To avoid a crisis, we suggest you do some advance planning:

1. Call us, we may be able to offer some help.
2. Install a double throw transfer switch so you could rent or borrow an emergency standby generator.
3. Consider purchasing your own personal standby generator.

Cedar-Knox PPD cares about our customers and your well being. We know being without electricity is an inconvenience, but we certainly don't want it to turn into a crisis. Let us help you in any way we can.

For further information call (800) 891-5196 or e-mail ckppd@hartel.net

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Electric heat can be installed in any home. If you are building a new home or remodeling or planning an addition, consider the benefits of using electric heat. If you have a problem area in your present home such as an entrance or basement recreation room that's chilly, please contact us about alternative types of electric heat. Electric heat can be installed anywhere in your home.

Electric heating is ranked #1 in cleanliness, convenience, comfort and economy. Listed by most families as their first choice for a new heating system, 70 to 90 percent of new homes being built in many areas are all-electric homes.

Although it's commonly believed that a new heating or cooling unit will make your house more efficient, the only way to make your house more efficient is to tighten up the structure itself.

For more information on energy efficient measures, please contact us at gwiese@hartel.net.

Cedar-Knox PPD pays all expenses, including transportation, for the youth to learn about energy generation, electric safety, the legislative process, and careers in the rural electric field. The week is also filled with fun activities, including sports tournaments, canoeing, dancing, a get-acquainted party, and some free time to socialize and make new friends. Participants also have a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C.

The Harold Martindale Scholarship was established as a tribute to Harold Martindale's 46 years as manager of Cedar-Knox PPD and his dedication in making the District a leader in the state and nation.

Please inquire with your local high school counselor about this scholarship.