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In the Deep South, we are generally unaccustomed
to severe winter weather such as snow, ice and
freezing temperatures. Therefore, when winter
storms strike, motorists are not as prepared to drive
on slick roads and traffic accidents increase. Some
homes may be poorly insulated or lack heat
altogether. Local municipalities may not have
available snow-removal equipment or sand or salt
to spread on icy roads. Wet snow and ice
can accumulate rapidly on trees with leaves,
causing branches to snap under the load resulting in
power outages.
Be prepared.
Just as we prepare for hurricane season in the
summer, we should prepare for winter storm season
as well. During winter months, your primary
concerns are the potential loss of heat, power,
telephone service and a shortage of supplies,
especially if winter storm conditions continue tor
more than a day. Here are some things you can do
to prepare for Old Man Winter's wrath.
Prepare a winter storm plan:
• Have extra blankets on hand
• Ensure each household member has a warm coat,
gloves/mittens, hat and water-resistant boots.
• Make sure Flint Energies has your correct
account information. Our outage reporting system
operates from caller ID, allowing us to retrieve your
account information based on your telephone
number. By having your correct phone number, we
will be able to restore your power more quickly.
Assemble a winter storm supplies
kit containing:
• First-aid kit and essential medications.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Battery-powered NOAA radio to
receive emergency information.
• Extra food, particularly high-energy
food, such as dried fruit and food requiring no
cooking or refrigeration, is best. Don’t
forget the can opener for canned foods.
Bank on it
Life is stressful enough without forgetting Wm
to pay your electric bill each month. Flint Energies
can make your life easier with our Bank Draft
service. Bank Draft is a convenient, easy and safe
way to pay your Flint Energies' bill on time, every time.
Sign up today and you can bank on a $lO bill credit-*
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To enroll In this free service, call us at 1.800.342.3616 or visit us online at
www.flintenergies.com/draft. Enroll today and you can bank on It that life Just
got a little easier.
*Speda! conditions may apply. First time sign-ups only. Minimum participation period may be required to claim bill credit. Offer does not apply to temporary accounts. To qualify,
* member must be creditworthy and demonstrate ability to pay for electric service. Program may end at any time without notice.
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Be prepared before
a winter storm strikes
• Bottled water (at least one gallon of water
per person per day to last at least three days).
• Stay indoors during the storm.
• Extra warm clothing.
• Emergency heating source, such as a fireplace,
wood stove, space heater, etc. Learn to use
properly and have proper ventilation.
• Fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
Test units regularly to ensure they are
working properly.
What to do during a winter storm:
• Stay tuned for storm warnings.
Listen to a NOAA weather radio and your local
radio and TV stations for updated storm info.
• Avoid unnecessary travel.
• Be alert to changing weather conditions.
• Walk carefully on snowy, icy surfaces.
What to do after a winter storm:
• Continue to listen to a NOAA weather radio and
your local radio and TV stations for updated
information and instructions.
• Help a neighbor who may require special
assistance- infants, elderly people and people
with disabilities.
• Avoid driving and other travel until conditions
have improved.
• Avoid overexert ion.
• Follow forecasts and be prepared when
venturing outside.
Source: NOAA and ihe American Red Cross
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Hankering
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Flint Energies needs your assistance in finding any
memorabilia related to the electric cooperative.
Founded in 1937. Flint Energies (formerly Taylor
County EMC) expanded across the Flint River to
provide power to Wcllston, which is modern day
Warner Robins. Flint Energies, which serves 17
Central Georgia counties and Fort Benning Army
Post, will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year.
“The history of rural electrification is one of the
most remarkable efforts of the American spirit. The
determination of rural families to bring electricity to
their homes and farms and make it affordable to all
is truly inspiring. We want to document our
cooperative’s part of that history.” says Marian
Douglas. Flint’s Manager of Public Relations.
Flint Energies is interested in photos, copies of old
electric bills, newsletters, annual meeting
registration gifts, meter reading cards, early electric
appliances or other related items. If you have any of
these you would be willing to lend or donate, please
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contact Flint’s Public Relations Department at
1.800.342.3616 or 988.3500.
t>ld you (enow?
In the winter, programming your thermostat
from 72 degrees to 65 degrees for eight
hours a day while no one is home, or while
everyone is tucked in bed, will cut your
heating bill up to 10 percent.
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