May is Electrical Safety Month

Charles T. Pinson, Jr.

Electricity is a powerful tool that we use every day. However, if we do not prioritize safety around electricity, it can result in serious injuries, the loss of a home or business, or even the loss of a loved one. Central Valley Electric Cooperative cares about your safety, and we recognize May as National Electrical Safety Month.

CVE encourages its employees, members, and communities to take simple, practical steps to ensure safety year-round when dealing with electricity.

Here are 10 Safety Tips to Follow When Dealing with Electricity:

1. Extension cords are intended to be temporary; they are not intended as permanent household wiring.

2. Never plug a space heater into an extension cord or power strip.

Board of Trustees

President

Charles G. Wagner, Jr.

North of Roswell, District 

Vice President

Michael Bennett, Hope, District 

Secretary-Treasurer

Wesley R. Pilley

Dexter/Hagerman, District 

Larry Benedict

South of Roswell, District 

Jason Ciempa

Loco Hills, District 

Rusty Gwynne

Artesia/Lakewood, District 

Steve Spence

Cottonwood, District 

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at : a.m. at CVE.

CVE is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

3. Keep kites, model airplanes and metallic balloons away from power lines.

4. Watch for overhead power lines every time you use a ladder, work on roofs and trees, or operate large equipment.

5. Never put anything other than an electrical plug in an outlet. Use outlet covers or caps to protect children.

6. Know what's below before you dig. Call 811 to get underground utility lines, pipes, and cables marked for free.

7. Never touch downed power lines. If you see a downed power line call 911, or call CVE at 575-746-3571

8. Don't use electrical equipment near water.

9. Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage.

10. Never plug two extension cords together. Doing so can result in overloaded circuits, short circuits, and damaged cords, which could lead to res or electrical shocks.

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NOTE: Because of budget constrants there will not be a June 2023 edition of the enchantment magazine. Please look at the Beyond the Wire newsletter for co-op news and updates in June. Thank you.