Safety Education Programs

Our area schools and civic organizations allow the best access into the heart of our community. Northwestern REC realizes that people, especially children need to be educated on the dangers of electricity. Currently we offer two electric safety programs:

Hot Line Demonstration

This demonstration, given at Co-op headquarters, uses real electric lines at real voltages. A Co-op representative will explain the distribution line functions, how fuses and other line equipment operate, as well as the do's and don'ts around power lines.

Contact: Mary Mulligan-Haines

Tabletop Demonstration

This demonstration, called Electric Junction, utilizes a portable tabletop unit that teaches children how to be safe around electricity. Targeting kindergarten through eighth grade students, we'll bring this demo to most schools and organizations within our service territory.

Contact: Amy W. Fuller