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Lineworker Appreciation

Saturday | April 1, 2023
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Lineworker Appreciation

  By: Claudia Raffay, Director of Marketing and Member Services

  Email: craffay@sussexrec.com

Pictured: A blue and white frame that reads "CELEBRATE the Power Behind Your Power. Lineworker Appreciation Day | April 10, 2023." The photo in this frame shows Sussex REC Serviceman Scott Meyerriecks

Monday, April 10th is Lineworker Appreciation Day. Each year on the second Monday of April, rural electric cooperatives across the country celebrate the contributions, hard work, and sacrifices of the lineworkers who perform the difficult task of keeping power flowing for millions of people.

Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative is extremely proud of our fantastic team of linemen. What does it take to be a lineworker? A sense of duty. Grit. Perseverance. Strength, both mental and physical. Comradery. The ability to jump out of bed and get to work, no matter the time or weather. And also coffee. Lots and lots of coffee…

In honor of the linemen who work day or night, be it sunny or snowy or storming, whether it’s a weekday or a weekend or a holiday, to keep the people of our community powered on: we say thank you. Thank you for the time and effort you’ve given to help others. Thank you for lending your talents to repair, upgrade, and expand Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative’s system. And most importantly, thank you for being you.

To each and every one of our linemen, Kevin B., Chantz, Kyle, Jeff E., Brian, John, Jake, Fred, Scott, Travis M., Tom, Travis P., Jeff R., Pete, Tony, Mike, and Kevin T., THANK YOU!

Pictured: A blue and white frame that reads "CELEBRATE the Power Behind Your Power. Lineworker Appreciation Day | April 10, 2023." The photo in this frame shows Sussex REC Lineman Jake Hasert  Pictured: A blue and white frame that reads "CELEBRATE the Power Behind Your Power. Lineworker Appreciation Day | April 10, 2023." The photo in this frame shows Sussex REC Chief Lineman Jeff Rowen

KIDS' CORNER with Pluggy the Pug. For Lineworker Appreciation Day, we're thanking lineworkers for the important work they do to make sure we have electricity! If you watch TV, play video games, or use lights, you use electricity brought to you by lineworkers. Included here is a postcard where you can write a note to your local lineworkers. When you're done, ask an adult to help you send it to us to share with our crews! | Send your note to the mailing address below, or snap a photo with your phone and email it to us! [Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, #ThankALineworker, 64 County Route 639, Sussex, NJ 07461 | Email your note to us at info@sussexrec.com.
Image of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. Text reads: Currents - The quarterly newsletter of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative | 64 County Route 639, Sussex, NJ 07461 | Website: www.sussexrec.com | Email: currents@sussexrec.com | Phone 973-875-5101 | Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative: President & CEO - Chris Reese; Our Board of Directors: Chairman - Jack Haggerty, Jr., Vice Chariman - William Kovach, Sec./Treasurer - Ronald Dupont, Thomas Madsen, Barbara Miller, Brad Sparta, Joseph Barca, Michael Abate, Karen McDougalELECTRICAL LINEWORKERS. Lineworkers install and maintain overhead and underground electrical systems. We rely on their expertise to power our world. They must commit to safety above all else for the benefit of those they serve (you!), fellow crew members, and themselves. WHAT THEY WEAR: Protective clothing is required to shield lineworkers since they work around high voltages. Gear can vary depending on pole structure (wood or steel) and weighs up to 45 pounds. Gear includes: Hot Stick (Insulated and made of electrical-grade fiberglass, used in energized or "hot" lines"), Flame-Resistant Clothing (Helps protect the skin in case of flames or elecric arc flash), Rubber Gloves (Specialized, insulated gloves that protect against electric shock and burns), Tool Pouch (Allows essential items [connectors, wires, etc.] to be close by), Climbers of Leg Shanks (These hold the gaffs securely in place), Work Boots (Aid in climbing and protect the leg and foot), Gaffs (Steel points used for climbing wood utility poles), Hand Line (Rope strong enough to hoist equipment; it has steel clips and a pulley lock), Safety Strap (Once safely attached to the pole, the strap allows the use of both hands), Safety Glasses (Protect eyes and block sun glare - especially important when working on energized lines), Insulated Hard Hat (Provides protection from electrical hazards and blows to the head). - SafeElectricity.comWe want your feedback! Let us know how we're doing: Take our Member Satisfaction Survey. www.sussexrec.com/surveys

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