Customer Newsletter, May 2008

It's National Electrical Safety Month!
May is nationally recognized as Electrical Safety Month. We at Southern are very driven to assure the safety of our employees, as well as our customers and the general public. We encourage you to take a look at your home and see if it passes the test for electrical safety. A check list is available within the story about older homes listed below, which could be at heightened risk for electrical and fire issues. Making yourself aware of risks can help you to correct a potentially lethal hazard.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:

• 2007 Annual Report: Message from CEO Hedman
While technically the ice storm that caused $45 million in damage to the District's electric system occurred at the end of 2006--leaving cusomters without service for up to 21 days--much of 2007 was dedicated to dealing with the aftermath of that storm. More>>>
• Workload Update
In mid-April, Southern energized the new seven-mile Bertrand/Loomis subtransmission line that was recently completed in Phelps County. More>>>
• Electrical Safety in an Older Home
Every year in the United States, home electrical problems account for an estimated 53,600 fires. More>>>
• Recipe Box: Roasted Potatoes and Red Peppers
A tasty twist on potatoes! More>>>