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Safety During An Outage

There are several safety steps to take during a power outage. Below are some things to keep in mind when the power goes out:

Outside the home:

  • If you have lines down around your home, DO NOT TOUCH THEM OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE LIMBS OR OTHER DEBRIS OFF LINES. THEY COULD BE ENERGIZED. Stay away from them and call Jefferson Energy (1-877-JEFFERSON) immediately.

Inside the home:

  • BE PREPARED: Being prepared for an outage is the first step you can take to safely navigate a power outage. (Leave a light on to let you know when power has been restored.)

  • FIRE PREVENTION: Be careful with candles or any other type of wick lighting during outages. Battery powered lanterns are a safer option.

  • APPLIANCES: Unplug or turn off ALL electrical appliances.

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3077 Hwy 17 North / P.O. Box 457

Wrens, GA 30833

706-547-2167

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  • Member Services
    • Apply For Service
    • Payment Centers
    • Meter Reading Schedule
    • Products
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Member Policies
  • Community
    • Operation Round Up
    • Foundation Scholarships
    • Walter Harrison Scholarship
    • Electricity 101
    • Washington Youth Tour
    • Bright Ideas Program
  • Storm Center
    • Tips And Ideas For Dealing With Outages
    • Safety During An Outage
    • Using Generators
    • Outage FAQ
    • Service Outages
    • Report An Outage
    • Outage Map
    • Text Power
  • About JEC
    • Mission Statement
    • Capital Credits
    • Membership
    • Financial
    • Service Territory
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Statement Of Nondiscrimination
    • Membership Handbook And Bylaws
    • Group Affiliations
  • Governance
    • Board Of Directors
      • Miscellaneous Director Information
      • Nominating Information
    • Board Meeting
    • Annual Meeting
    • Bylaws
  • Touchstone Energy
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Co-op Connections
    • Together We Save
    • Safety Quiz
  • Solar
    • Solar FAQs
    • Solar Facts
    • Cooperative Solar
      • Cooperative Solar Dashboard
    • Distributed Generation