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Be Prepared for Storms!

Severe storms, unfortunately, do happen and are devastating to homes, properties, and lives. These storms can also take down power lines—creating a dangerous situation for all of us, including the linemen and linewomen working hard to get your power turned back on.

How long it takes to get your power restored depends on the extent of the storm’s destruction, the number of outages, and when it becomes safe for utility personnel to get to the damaged areas. There are many steps in the assessment and restoration process—clearing downed power lines; ensuring public health and safety facilities are operational; checking power stations and transformers; repairing transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines; and getting power restored to members within the various damaged areas.

To report an outage, call us at 1-800-456-6720.

Storm Checklist

If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages:

Check to see current weather conditions.

Have Plenty of Food

  • Keep a 3-5 day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles. Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day.

  • Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for 3 to 5 days. Canned meats, tuna fish, and peanut butter are good foods to store. Don’t forget pet foods!

  • Conserve water by using paper plates and plastic utensils.

  • Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.

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Western Cooperative Electric 
635 S. 13th St.
P.O. Box 278
WaKeeney, KS 67672

Outages: 800-456-6720
Office: 785-743-5561

 

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      • Kansas Country Living
      • News
  • My Cooperative
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      • Articles of Incorporation
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      • Board of Trustees Process and Responsibilities
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      • Rules and Regulations
  • My Resources
    • Safety
      • Safety at Western
        • General Safety
        • Grain Bin Clearance
        • Lineworker Safety
        • Tree Trimming
      • Electrical Safety
        • Safety Checklist
        • Safety Quiz
      • Storm Center
    • Education
      • Understanding Demand
      • Safety Demo
      • Emergency Responders
      • Aircraft Wire Strikes
    • Help
      • PrePay Power FAQ
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