Southern Public Power District

PO Box 1687 / 4550 West Husker Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68802-1687
308-384-2350 / 800-579-3019

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Round Up Recipients, Second Quarter 2018

Grants were awarded to 8 applicants recently, for a total of $17,900 for local projects!

The following applicants were granted funds from Southern Power District’s Operation ROUND UP Program for the Second Quarter of 2018. Applicants, projects and funds awarded are as follows:

  • Village of Alda
    PVC Fence for Ballpark/Playground
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00
  • Palmer Library
    Non-Fiction Books
    Funds Awarded: $500.00
  • Alda Volunteer Fire Department
    Radios/Pagers
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00
  • Cairo Volunteer Fire Department
    Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan
    Funds Awarded: $2,400.00
  • Campbell Area Community Foundation
    Basketball Court Conversion
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00
  • Wilcox Community Improvement Association
    Digital Message Board
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00
  • Franklin County Memorial Hospital
    Automatic Door Opener
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00
  • Viking Booster Club
    Sand Platform
    Funds Awarded: $2,500.00

Applications are now being received for the Third Quarter of 2018. There are some revisions to the guidelines going forward, we recommend contacting LeAnne Doose at Southern Public Power District to learn more about these changes.

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DIY Safety: Power Tool Safety Tips

Tackling a DIY project around the house this weekend? Make sure “electrical safety” is included on your “to-do” list!

  • Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) with every power tool to protect against electric shocks.
  • Do not use power tools with an extension cord that exceeds 100 feet in length.
  • Never use power tools near live electrical wires or water pipes.
  • Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling into walls where electrical wires or water pipes could be accidentally touched or penetrated.
  • If a power tool trips a safety device while in use, take the tool to a manufacturer-authorized repair center for service.
  • When working with electricity, use tools with insulated grips.
  • Appropriate personal protective gear should be worn when using power tools.
  • Do not use power tools without the proper guards.
  • When using a wet-dry vacuum cleaner or a pressure washer, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid electric shock.

Information Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)

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Calling All Farmers….

Farmers, as you are hoping and waiting to get into your fields to plant, the last thing you need is another delay!

We are working swiftly to repair irrigation services and remove broken poles that would hinder your planting.

Please check your fields. If you have any damaged utility infrastructure in your field, or no power to your well, please contact us so we can address it as soon as possible.

Another important reminder…we know you are feeling a sense of urgency about getting your planting started. Do not allow that urgency to result in taking shortcuts when it comes to your safety! We hope you are able to begin your work soon!

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Don’t Shock The Neighborhood

INFO SOURCE: Electrical Safety Foundation International

In the aftermath of a major storm, would you consider using a generator to maintain temporary power in your home? If so, the time to prepare for generator usage is NOW, not in the hours or days after a storm strikes.

Before you use a portable generator, you MUST enlist in the help of a qualified electrician to install a transfer switch. This will prevent a dangerous situation called “backfeeding”, which occurs when power is transferred from your generating unit back onto power lines. Should this situation occur, it would pose a lethal risk for our utility lineworkers working to restore power. Backfeeding can also cause damage to your appliances, electronics and other technology inside your home.

Contact your local, qualified electrician today and be ready to use a generator safely BEFORE a disaster strikes.

GENERLINK
Another option available to you to safely connect a generator is GenerLink, a program offered by Southern Power District. To learn more about GenerLink, contact Sam Reinke at 800-579-3019.