Prentiss County Electric Power Association

Prentiss County Electric Power Association exist to serve our members with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.

We are more than just a power provider. The employees, management, and board members are committed to helping the communities we serve in other ways as well. We are actively involved in projects that help improve the quality of life for our members. Service as civic leaders, in our local churches, as coaches and referees for youth sports, and as volunteers for parent-teacher organizations and other school activities are just a few ways our people care for this community. We are committed to our communities because we live here, too.

Mission: We exist to serve our members with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.

What is a Cooperative: Prentiss County Electric Power Association is a not-for-profit cooperative owned by its members. Originally, cooperatives served rural areas not profitable enough for investor-owned utilities.

Investor-owned: Utilities like Duke Power, Entergy, and Mississippi Power Company are owned by investors who, like all investors, expect a return on their investment.

Municipals: Some cities have their own electric systems. Generally they have the highest density of consumers and sales.

Electrical Safety Tips

• Be safe around electricity! Here are a few helpful tips to remember:
  
• Don't touch an electric switch with wet hands!
  
• Never overload outlets with too many plugs!
  
• Never plug in an electric cord that is frayed!
  
• Don't use electrical equipment outdoors in the rain!
  
• Never use water to put out electrical fires!
  
• Don't stand under trees or telephone poles during a storm!
  
• Fly kites in open fields away from electrical lines!
  
• Prevent children from climbing trees near power lines!
  
• Stay out of the water during a thunderstorm!
  
• Stay away from substation fences!
  
• Do not shoot at utility lines, insulators or transformers!
  
• Do not throw rocks at utility line insulators or transformers!
  
• Keep ladders away from power lines!
  
• Stay away from transformers!
  
• Use plastic caps over outlets to protect children from accidental shock!
  
• Use surge protectors to protect computers and other electronic equipment!
  
• Ground appliances properly and use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in wet locations!
  
• Be familiar with power lines that cross your property and keep antennas, ladders, grain augers and other tall objects away from the power lines to prevent shock or death!
  
• Do not attach anything to electric power poles. This includes satellite dishes, campaign posters, garage sale signs, basketball goals, etc! They could harm our linemen!

Surge & Lightning Protection

What You Don't Know About Surge and Lightning Protection Will Shock You!
Lightning and power surges can strike at any moment and can destroy or cause expensive damage to your sensitive electronics and appliances. Being prepared for these unexpected surges and spikes can make a big difference in protecting your appliances and equipment.

Lightning is often the cause of power surges, but other factors such as birds, squirrels, and trees interfering with power lines can cause a power surge. Construction work, demand fluctuations in your home, auto accidents involving utility poles, and even disturbances transmitted through telephone and cable lines can have the same effect.

We want to help shield your electronics and appliances with our affordable surge protection program. Let us start protecting your home electronics and appliances today by installing a Surge Suppressor at your power entrance (weather head). For more information and prices, call a Member Services Representative at your local Prentiss County Electric Power Association office, Baldwyn 662-365-7161, Booneville 662-728-4433.

You might want to also purchase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units for personal computers and purchase power strips with surge protection built-in at your local electronics store for other electronic appliances. The surge protectors come in different sizes. The higher the Joules Rating the better at stopping surges.