Protecting the Power Lines & Keeping Communities Beautiful

We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Cindy Musick, Director of Vegetation Management to learn about REC’s efforts to protect the power lines and provide reliability through sustainable and environmentally conscious means of vegetation management.

For more information about REC’s efforts, visit our page on Vegetation management

To hear more podcasts in the We Are REC podcast series, click here: https://theriver953.com/wearerec/

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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.
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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.
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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...
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