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4 COMMON CULPRITS OF ELECTRICAL FIRES Outdated wiring and overloaded circuits are the most common causes of electrical fires. Check the following areas of your home to ensure your home’s electrical safety is up to par.
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Electrical outlets: Faulty electrical outlets are a leading cause of home fires. As outlets age, so do the wires behind them that you can’t see. Any loose, damaged or warm-to-the-touch outlets should be repaired or replaced.
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Electrical wiring: Outdated wiring is another common cause of electrical fires. Frequently tripped breakers, flickering lights and burning smells are clear warning signs. If your home is more than 20 years old, it may not be able to handle today’s increased power load. If you suspect your home’s wiring is outdated, leave this one to the pros and contact a qualified electrician.
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Overloaded cords and outlets: Extension cords are not permanent solutions. If your big-screen TV, home theater system and other electronics are plugged into one extension cord, it’s time to call an electrician and install additional outlets.
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Old appliances: Older appliances are more likely to have loose or damaged wiring, which means they’re more likely to catch fire. Check older appliances for damage and determine if it’s time to upgrade or replace. Also check to ensure you’re using appliance-grade outlets. A qualified electrician can help with installation.
KEC continues operations amidst COVID-19 pandemic Safety is the culture of Kiamichi Electric Cooperative. In joining the efforts of federal and local government in protecting one another from contracting and spreading COVID-19, we are implementing lessons learned from others to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, our offices are closed to the public, however our drive thru in Wilburton remains open during normal business hours. We will continue evaluating the pandemic status to determine when to reopen. We know you rely on safe, reliable electric service, and we will continue doing our best to serve you. Equally important is the well-being of our employees. We are using best practices, good judgment and safety precautions to better serve you. We are also utilizing innovative ways to work together from safe spaces, including video conferencing, teleconferencing and more. To help your cooperative and area communities reduce spreading the virus and encourage social distancing, please follow these guidelines: • Contact our support staff and report power outages on your KEC mobile app or by calling 1-800-888-2731. • Keep up with our latest updates by following us on Facebook and at www.kiamichielectric.org. • Conveniently pay your bill online at www.kiamichielectric. org, on your KEC mobile app, at PaySite kiosks located throughout our service area, or by calling 1-800-888-2731. We are taking additional steps to mitigate unnecessary risk:
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Minimizing work-related travel and participation in group gatherings. Preparing offices and staff to work from home as needed.
As we monitor the spread of COVID-19 in and near our service area, we want to keep you appraised of our actions and practices to stay safe. Please keep an eye on www.kiamichielectric.org and our Facebook page for altered practices during this time. What KEC is doing: • KEC is temporarily suspending disconnection of residential accounts for those directly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. We will re-evaluate this decision on a week by week basis. We ask that in order to prevent future disconnection once the suspension has been lifted and in order to avoid penalties for nonpayment, please keep your account current. • We are collaborating with our power suppliers to ensure continuity of service to our members. No negative impacts to delivery of electricity have occurred or are expected due to this pandemic. Please stay safe and know that KEC will continue to operate and provide the highest-quality service possible for you, the members we serve. The spread of COVID-19 may necessitate changes in how we interact, but it will not change what we do. Thank you for your understanding and support.
