Office Closure
United Electric is closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There will be a crew on call in case of emergencies. The emergency crew can be reached at (208) 679-4444.
Lions Recycle for Sight
Do you have a pair of old, unused eyeglasses? Consider donating them to help individuals who need corrective glasses but are unable to afford them. A Lions Club collection box is located just inside the United Electric foyer. This program also collects hearing aids.
Thank you to all co-op members who have contributed to the Lions’ Recycle for Sight program.
Call 811 Before You Dig
Summer is a great time to start any outdoor projects. Whether you are building your dream deck, installing a fence, or sprucing up your landscaping, calling 811 before you dig in is the law—and it’s free.
Although it is easy to see where power lines are located above ground, there are buried gas, water, and electrical lines that you cannot see underground. Call 811 at least 2 business days before your project. Local utilities will visit and mark where these lines are located in the area you plan to dig.
Don’t guess where the lines are located. If a utility line is damaged while digging, it could disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, cause serious injuries or death, and cost money in repairs and fines.
You can also visit the Dig Line website and submit an online locate request.
Trade-A-Tree
The Trade-A-Tree program helps members remove trees from areas where they could pose a hazard to primary high-voltage overhead power lines. The goal is to replace taller trees with shorter trees that will not grow up into the lines. For each tree removed, United Electric will reimburse up to $50 of the cost of the replacement tree as long as it meets guidelines.
Visit www.uec.coop or call the office at (208) 679-2222 to find out how you can participate in the Trade-A-Tree program.