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

VINCENNES OFFICE 3981 S. U.S. Highway 41 Vincennes, IN 47591

PRINCETON OFFICE 1314 W. 100 N. Princeton, IN 47670

SULLIVAN OFFICE 2044 W. State Road 154 Sullivan, IN 47882

UNDERGROUND LINE LOCATING Please call 811 at least two business days before you plan to dig.

2022 OFFICE CLOSINGS Labor Day: Sept. 5; Veterans Day: Nov. 11; Thanksgiving: Nov. 24 and 25; Christmas: Dec. 23 and 26; New Years: Dec. 30

METER READING DATES Cycle 1: Sept. 2; Cycle 2: Sept. 7; Cycle 3: Sept. 16; Cycle 4: Sept. 25; Cycle 5: Oct. 1; Cycle 6: Oct. 1

Office Closure

WIN Energy REMC offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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THE Power OF

Preparation

Severe weather has certainly impacted our area this year, some causing extended outages in our service territory. When there is a chance of severe weather, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days. In honor of National Preparedness Month, I want to remind members about the power of preparation – to help you weather a storm or other emergency. While you don’t have to achieve a “doomsday prepper” level of preparedness, there are several practical steps you can take to keep you and your family safe. Even at a modest level, preparation can help reduce stress, anxiety and lessen the impact of an emergency event. We recommend starting with the basics.

Here are general guidelines recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency: • Assemble a grab-and-go disaster kit. Include items like nonperishable food, water (one gallon per person, per day), diapers, batteries, flashlights, prescription medications, first-aid kit, battery-powered radio and phone chargers. • Develop a plan for communicating with family and friends (via text, social media, etc.). • Have some extra cash available; during a power outage, electronic card readers and ATM’s may not work. Caring for vulnerable family members If you have older family members or those with special needs, make sure they have enough medication and supplies for a few days. If they don’t live with you, arrange for a neighbor to check in on them. If a severe weather event is expected, consider having your relative stay with you if feasible, otherwise call them daily. If you have an infant or young children, make sure that you have ample formula, diapers, medication and other supplies on hand to weather an extended power outage. Keeping four-legged family members safe For families with pets, having a plan in place in the event of a prolonged outage or an emergency will help reduce worry and stress. • Bring pets indoors at the first sign of a storm or other emergency. • Microchip your pet and ensure the contact information is up-to-date. • Store pet medical records on a USB drive or in an easy-to-remember location. • Create an emergency kit for pets (include shelf-safe food, bottled water, medications and other supplies). At WIN Energy REMC, we care about your safety. Planning for an emergency situation today can give you more confidence to deal with severe weather and potential outages in the future – the power of preparation.

• Keep neighbors and coworkers aware of your emergency plans. • Organize your supplies so they are together in an easily accessible location that family members know about.

TOM NOWASKIE

CEO

NEW FACES AT YOUR REMC

Welcome to the team, Leanna and Kaci!

LEANNA JONES is the corporate administration assistant at the Vincennes office. KACI OBERMEYER is a member services representative at the Princeton office.

EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS

Congratulations Tommy and Reg!

TOMMY LAMMERS has been promoted to line superintendent at our Sullivan office. He has been an employee at WIN Energy REMC since December 2021. REG MOODY has been promoted to purchasing manager at our Vincennes office. He has been an employee at WIN Energy REMC since September 2007.

Earley retires from co-op

Rick Earley has officially retired from WIN Energy REMC after 33 years of service. Rick began working for the company as member services assistant and was part of the merger of Knox County REMC and Sullivan County REMC, which formed WIN Energy REMC. Rick is finishing his career in his current position of purchasing manager. Congratulations, Rick! We wish you the best in your retirement.