Cullman Electric Cooperative Privacy Policy

Cullman Electric Cooperative collects nonpublic personal information from its members in the following ways:

1. Information that Cullman Electric receives from member applications for electric service or broadband service or from credit applications or other information received from members.

2. Information that is compiled in the ordinary course of business such as usage and payment histories for member accounts.

3. Information Cullman Electric receives from third parties such as consumer reporting agencies. Nonpublic personal information may include credit scores, social security numbers, usage or payment histories, bank account or credit card information or other private financial information. Cullman Electric does not disclose nonpublic personal information to non-affiliated third parties, except as required by law or in providing electric and other services to its members. Non-affiliated third parties who have access to nonpublic personal information typically provide services to Cullman Electric and its members and are restricted in the use of any information they may receive by confidentiality agreements. Cullman Electric may disclose nonpublic personal information to third parties such as credit bureaus or credit reporting agencies in the ordinary course of business such as in the collection of past due Cullman Electric or Sprout accounts.

Cullman Electric does not sell nonpublic personal information or share such information with third parties for profit. Information is only shared with trusted vendors and other service providers to provide efficient services to the members of Cullman Electric Cooperative and their families. Cullman Electric maintains safeguards to prevent the disclosure of nonpublic personal information to unauthorized third parties and monitors the information collected to make sure that no security breaches have occurred. Cullman Electric reserves the right to change privacy policies and disclosures. Any material changes in this policy will be communicated to the members in the form of a revised privacy notice. n

IT PAYS TO GO PAPERLESS! Receive up to $60 in bill credits

Switch to paperless billing: $5 bill credit

Switch to draft payments: $5 bill credit $50 bill credits each quarter for 5 paperless billing members.

To receive the billing credits:

• Have a Cullman EC online account? Log in, click “Account Management” and choose paperless billing.

• Scan the QR Code to complete an online request form

• Call 256-737-3200 during regular business hours

(Monday-Friday; 7:30 am- 4pm)

Billing that does not include a Cullman EC electric membership account (EX: water only, heat pump loan) is not eligible for a $5 paperless billing credit. $5 bill credit is for new participants only. Members receiving the $5 bill credit must remain on paperless for 12 consecutive months or be subject to a one-time $5 charge. Limit one $50 bill credit per year for quarterly drawing winners.

Play it safe at the beach this summer

One of the highlights of a beach trip is water recreation. But the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds everyone to be mindful of safety around water this season.

Never swim alone. Stay in groups, and don’t drift too far from shore.

• Don’t swim near piers, pilings and platforms.

• Do not swim in areas being used by fishermen. Avoid swimming in areas where schools of fish are present.

• Use extra caution when water is murky. Avoid being in the water during nighttime hours.

• Rip currents are most prevalent when the waves crash perpendicular to the beach, rather than at an angle. Look for gaps between the waves; a small patch of calm water surrounded by waves is often a rip current. And look for discolored water near the shore. Rip currents tend to drag large amounts of sediment back out to sea; they’re identifiable by a noticeable flow of sand extending away from the shore.

• Heed beach warning flags, which are posted at all public beach areas in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park. For more on summer safety, visit alea.gov.

Alabama launches statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2033

Alabama ranks third in the nation in the incidence and deaths from cervical cancer, and the burden is even worse in rural counties. To address the problem, the state Department of Public Health, primary care providers and several other health and advocacy groups have launched “Operation Wipe Out Cervical Cancer Alabama.”

The action plan will use evidence-based strategies to promote vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), encourage cervical cancer screenings, and ensure follow ups when a screening indicates abnormal results.

HPV vaccinations help protect children and adolescents before they are exposed to the virus. Cancer screenings among women ages 21 to 65 detect abnormal cells in the cervix, which can lead to cancer. And appropriate follow-ups improve the chance of recovery from cervical cancer.

For more information on the statewide action plan, and to find out how you or your organization may get involved, visit alabamapublichealth.gov

Take us along!

We’ve enjoyed seeing photos from our readers on their travels with Alabama Living! Please send us a photo of you with a copy of the magazine on your travels to: mytravels@alabamaliving. coop. Be sure to include your name, hometown and electric cooperative, and the location of your photo.We’ll draw a winner for the $25 prize each month.