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VOLUME 34 • NUMBER 5
You Can Power Your Entire Home Each Day
For Less Than The Price
Of A Foot Long Sub Sandwich!
Electricity plays a critical role in our daily lives! From the time we wake up in the
morning until we go to bed we rely on reliable electric power to make our lives easier.
However, it was not always that way, as late as the mid-1930’s, nine out of ten homes in
rural areas did not have electricity. Candles and kerosene lamps were used to light our
homes while wood stoves were often used to heat our homes and cook our food. Well, a
lot has changed since the 30’s and nearly every aspect of our life relies on electricity.
Just look around your home today; how many
devices or appliances require an electrical outlet
Look around your home
in order to operate? At first glance, you probably
today; how many devices
notice the large electrical items such as your air
or appliances require
conditioner, stove, water heater, televisions, and
refrigerator. But if you look closer, you will see
an electrical outlet
many other items like your coffee pot, microwave,
in order to operate?
electronics, and other devices that use electricity
as well. If you add up all these energy users and
the amount of electricity they require - and
consider your electric bill - you will see that
electricity remains a good value and has improved our quality of life.
The average WREC Member uses approximately 1,132 kilowatt hours of electricity
each month. This equates to only $4.56 per
day! That is less than the cost of a foot long sub sandwich
or a gallon and a half of gasoline.
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If you are disabled and require special transportation, now is the time
to contact your local Emergency Management Office. Just before a storm
strikes, Emergency Management offices are extremely busy and may
not be able to assist you.
Telephone numbers and locations are listed below for these offices:
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CITRUS COUNTY - 352. 746 . 6555
Joe Eckstein, Director of Emergency Management • 3549 Saunders Way, Lecanto, FL 34461
HERNANDO COUNTY - 352. 754 . 4083
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Cecilia Patella, Director of Emergency Management • 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
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PASCO COUNTY - 727. 847. 8137
Annette Doying, Director of Emergency Management • 7530 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654
POLK COUNTY - 863. 298 . 7000
Pete McNally, Director of Emergency Management • 1295 Brice Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830
SUMTER COUNTY - 352. 569 . 1660
David Casto, Director of Emergency Management • 7375 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785
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After a major hurricane, there is a chance that you may not have
electricity for several weeks. In an emergency, contact your District
Office at the numbers listed below. Remember, during large power
outages, phone lines may be very busy for long periods of time.
PASCO COUNTY
Billy E. Brown Corporate Center: 352.567.5133
One Pasco Center District Office: 352.588.5115
Bayonet Point District Office: 727.868.9465
New Tampa/Wesley Chapel: 813.979.9732
Land O’Lakes/Odessa: 813.972.9233
POLK COUNTY
One Pasco Center District Office: 863.687.4396
HERNANDO COUNTY
West Hernando District Office: 352.596.4000
SUMTER COUNTYBushnell: 352.793.7813
CITRUS COUNTY Dunnellon: 352.489.6818
Crystal River District Office: 352.795.4382
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CHECKLIST
Based on sustained wind speeds.
CAT 1:
74-95 mph
CAT 2:
96-110 mph
CAT 3:
111-130 mph
CAT 4:
131-155 mph
CAT 5:
over 155 mph
PREPARE A BASIC STORM KIT:
* Plastic Tote
* Flashlight
* Batteries
* Light Sticks * Tape
* First Aid Kit
* Water
* Tarp Tie Downs * Battery-Operated Lantern
* Garbage Bags * Rope
* NOAA Weather Radio
Tropical Depression 38 mph
Tropical Storm 39-73 mph
TOP TIPS FOR STORM SAFETY:
1.Make sure your storm kit is adequately equipped with the proper evacuation to higher ground. Monitor emergency broadcast resourcsupplies and important documents.
es and evacuate if instructed to do so.
2.Review evacuation plans and let friends and relatives outside 4.Install hurricane shutters, brace doors, unplug appliances and
the storm area know where you are going. Check with neighbors turn off your electricity and main water valve.
to see if they need assistance.
5. Pay attention to radio, TV or online updates and evacuate as required.
3. Move all outdoor furniture, yard tools, and other outdoor items in- 6. Consider emergency flood cleanup and power supplies including gas
side. Cover the windows with shuttering. Move furniture to a higher cans and generators.
floor, if available. Move any vehicles that will not be utilized in an
If you are evacuating to a shelter:
Lock windows and doors. Switch off main electrical circuit breaker.
Fill containers and bath tubs with water to use for washing and
flushing when you return. If you have a swimming pool you should
use that water for flushing. Keep a set of tools with you. Remember shelters usually don’t allow alcoholic drinks, pets or weapons.
Bring: Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, folding chairs, cots, rain
gear, extra clothing, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, games,
playing cards, books, important papers, including identification and
medical information.
Tips after a Hurricane:
Don’t examine your home for damage with matches or candles (gas
could be present). Use flashlights. Avoid downed power lines. If
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you stored water in open containers such as bathtubs, do not drink
without purifying first.
WREC COUNTY CONTACTS:
PASCO: Billy E. Brown Corporate Center: 352-567-5133
P.O. Box 278, Dade City, FL 33526-0278
One Pasco Center District Office: 352-588-5115
New Tampa/ Wesley Chapel: 813-979-9732
Bayonet Point District Office: 727-868-9465
Land O’Lakes/Odessa: 813-972-9233
POLK: One Pasco Center District Office: 863-687-4396
CITRUS: Dunnellon: 352-489-6818
Crystal River: 352-795-4382
SUMTER: Bushnell: 352-793-7813
HERNANDO: West Hernando District Office: 352-596-4000
Billy E. Brown, Executive V.P. and General Manager • P.O. Box 278, Dade City, Florida 33526-0278
Your Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00a.m. at the Corporate Office in Dade City to conduct the business of the Cooperative and its’ subsidiaries.
LEGAL NOTICE: Operation Round-Up is a Registered Trade Name for WRECares. 100% of all contributions are available for disbursement. Registration #SC-02353.
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free from within the state.
Registration does no imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. 1-800-435-7352.
To Report An Inoperative
Or Malfunctioning Street
Light, please call your
local Cooperative office.
Press “2” for Repair Service
and follow the voice prompt.
OR, you may log on to
www.wrec.net and
click on the Repair Street
Light button, then complete
and submit the Street Light
Repair Request Form.
Scan this QR code on
your mobile device
to access your
WREC website.