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Top Priority: Member and Employee Safety
The "Good News" team is back better than ever along with our series sponsor, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Not only will we explore our region, local business and the initiatives that are taking places; but we'll learn more about REC and their impact on our Fredericksburg, VA community.
May is National Electrical Safety Month
We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to get a few suggestions about practicing electrical safety in our homes. May is National Electrical Safety Month so Casey talked us through a few things we can inspect, things we can modify, and things we should contact an electrician for in order to keep our homes safe electrical issues.
REC STORIES
Downed Power Lines: Practice Caution Year-Round
Tuesday | August 18, 2026
Downed power lines are a year-round risk. Know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe with these tips.
Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark
Wednesday | August 12, 2026
This week’s VA811 Day is designed to remind commonwealth residents to contact Virginia 811 before starting any project that disturbs the ground.
Crews Restore Power Overnight to More Than 95% of Storm-Affected Members Across REC Territory
Tuesday | August 11, 2026
Crews, contractors and support teams worked through the night to restore power to more than 95% of members affected after damaging thunderstorms swept...