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Outage & Safety

Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. cares about the safety of our employees, members and general public. We are dedicated to educating the public about the benefits and dangers of electricity. Listed below are just a few safety tips to help keep you safe at all times when you are near or using electricity.

  • Downed power lines:  Stay away from the power lines.  Never touch anything or anyone that is touching it.  If the wire is touching a vehicle that you are inside, wait for help.  If you must get out, jump clear and do not touch the ground and the vehicle at the same time.  Shuffle, do not run!
  • Lightning: Get inside if you can.  If you can't, go to low ground and crouch down.  Don't use electrical appliances or the telephone.  Stay out of the shower or bathtub.  Avoid trees and other tall or metal objects.  Stay out of the water.
  • Kites: Never fly kites in storms or near utility lines.
  • Overhead wires: If you are climbing a tree or using a ladder outside, be sure no wires run through or near the tree or near the ladder.
  • Water:  Keep electrical appliances and toys away from water, including rain, wet ground, swimming pools, sprinklers and hoses.
  • Conductors of electricity: Metal, water and wet things, trees and people.

 

For additional information in the event of an outage click here.

 

 

Click on the graphic image below for a pictorial representation of restoring electric service in the event of an outage. 

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The videos below remind you how to stay safe around down power lines and be safe from accidents involving electricity. 

Stay on the Safe Side

 

No Accidents

 

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Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2389 Highway 92
Greenfield, IA 50849 


Office: 800-397-4821

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To safely provide our members with electric service at the lowest possible cost, consistent with sound business practices.

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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting
    • Board Of Directors
    • Employees
    • Guiding Documents
    • Mission Statement
    • Power Supplier
    • Publications
    • Service Territory
  • My Account
    • Billing Information
    • Capital Credits (Deferred Patronage Dividends)
    • Understanding My Bill
    • Rates
    • Start/Stop Service
    • Metering
    • Power Outage Tips
    • Payment Options
    • Rebates
    • Contact Us
  • Community
    • Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
    • Youth Tour
    • Economic Development
    • RECare
    • Scholarships
    • Touchstone Energy®
    • Operation Round-Up
  • Member Benefits
    • Brochures
    • Forms
    • Rebates
      • Residential Rebates
      • Commercial Rebates
      • Agricultural Rebates
    • Services
  • Outage & Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Clearance
    • Iowa One Call
    • Kids Stuff
    • Statewide Outage Information
    • Right-Of-Way Guidelines
    • Safe Electricity
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Appliance Recycling
    • Rebates
    • Touchstone Energy® - Energy Solutions
    • How A Heat Pump Works
    • Watts $Mart
  • Energy Options
    • Wind & Solar
    • Green Pricing Program
  • Legislative
    • Cooperative Action Network
    • Grassroots