JULY 2021
THE MESSENGER A Publication for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Members
Members re-elect Short North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members re-elected Jim Short to a six-year term on the NAEC Board of Directors. Short, who lives in Salem, represents members in Fulton County. He ran unopposed and has been an NAEC director since 2013. Survey & Ballot Systems of Minnesota conducted the election on NAEC’s behalf. Each member was mailed a ballot the first week of May, and ballots received by Survey & Ballot Systems by June 1 were considered valid. Attorney Roger Morgan announced the election results during the 81st Annual Meeting at NAEC’s Salem office June 3. CEO Mel Coleman and co-op senior staff also shared updates on their respective areas. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Annual Meeting consisted of only a business session again this year. The meeting streamed live. A recording is posted at naeci.com/ naec-annual- meeting. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! — Our offices will be closed July 5. In case of an outage, please call 870-895-3221 or use the NAEC app to report to dispatcher on duty.
NAEC personnel replace a pole broken during a vehicle accident June 2. The driver knew to stay in the vehicle and call 911, so line technicians could de-energize the downed lines before exiting the vehicle.
Except in case of fire, remain in vehicle if accident involves pole North Arkansas Electric Cooperative personnel responded to a vehicle accident involving an electric pole on both May 25 and June 2. In both instances, the drivers avoided the threat of electrocution because they knew to remain in the vehicle and wait until line technicians had de-energized the downed lines before exiting. NAEC wants everyone to know how to stay safe if they are in a vehicle accident involving an electric pole, downed lines or pad-mounted transformer. To avoid electrocution, stay in your vehicle, call 911 and warn people outside of the vehicle to stay away. Emergency dispatchers will contact the appropriate electric utility. Remain inside the vehicle until line technicians have de-energized and removed any downed lines and given you the all-clear to exit. If you see smoke or fire coming from the vehicle, remember this method to help avoid electrocution when exiting. Open a door away from any visible downed lines, jump free from the vehicle and hop away with both feet together at least 40 feet. You cannot touch the vehicle and ground at the same time, so make sure you do not fall back into the vehicle once you land. If you see someone in trouble who could be exposed to an electric current, do not approach. You can help by calling 911 and keeping others away from the area. A power line still can be energized even if it is not sparking, moving or making a sound. Always assume downed lines are energized and dangerous.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH In the summer, run large appliances that emit heat, such as clothes dryers and dishwashers, during the evening when it’s cooler. If available, make use of the dishwasher’s delayed-start feature. This will minimize indoor heat during the day. — energy.gov
ITEMS FOR BID NAEC has the following items for sale to the highest bidder. They may be viewed at the Ash Flat office from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 870-994-2191 either upon arrival or to schedule a time for viewing. Use the bid form below and send in an envelope marked "Bid" to NAEC; P.O. Box 1000; Salem, AR 72576. Bids must be received by 1 p.m. Friday, July 23. NAEC reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. Visit naeci.com/equipmentsales for photos and PDF of bid form. Please call 870-895-3221 with any questions.
Unit 3923 2918 2928 2967 3306
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Mileage
2009 Yamaha Rhino, 700, Blue VIN: 5Y4AM16Y69A013216 2014 Chevy Silverado WT 1500, Extended Cab, Auto, 4x4 VIN: 1GCVKPEC6EZ266640 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, Regular Cab, Auto, 4x4, Short Bed VIN: 1GCEK14V25Z273309 2009 Chevy Silverado WT 2500 HD, Regular Cab, Auto, 4x4, long bed VIN: 1GCHK44KX9F154502 Utility Trailer, Orange, 3-axle, ramps, metal floor, homeade VIN: ARKAVTL0840344274
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DAILY HIGHS & LOWS — MAY 2021 Average Daily High: 75° compared to 75.61° in 2020 Average Daily Low: 53.45° compared to 53.27° in 2020
TEMPERATURE
Total Rainfall Amount: 4.7” compared to 7.38” in 2020 Warmest Day: May 26, 86.5° at 3 p.m. Coolest Day: May 13, 37.7° at 5 a.m.
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CONTACT NAEC 870-895-3221 info@naeci.com naeci.com
RIGHT-OF-WAY Clarkridge area of Baxter County
ON THE FRONT Member Services Supervisor Chris Hickman assists with the Annual Meeting live stream as Vice President James Woody gives an update on Operations.
PEAK HEAT HELP — In the afternoon and early evening on the hottest summer days, raise your thermostat a few degrees and avoid using large appliances. This helps conserve energy and lowers NAEC’s wholesale power costs. Learn more ways to “beat the peak” at naeci.com/peak. IMAGES: TORI MOSS; JAMES WOODY; PARILOV/STOCK.ADOBE.COM