Electricity is always striving to find a path to the ground.  Should any part of your body come in contact directly or indirectly with an energized object, you have provided that pathway to the ground and, therefore, are in immediate danger.
 
Northwestern Electric encourages you to remember the following safety rules:

• Consider any electrical line dangerous.  Keep all objects (kites, ladders and antennas) away from power lines. 
• Do not attempt to raise or move electric lines. 
• If your power lines are underground, call Okie at 1.800.522.6543 before digging.  We will locate and mark the path of those lines. 
• Report to Northwestern Electric any potential power line hazards, including trees growing into the lines.
• Always stay away from any electric line down on the ground.  Call Northwestern Electric immediately.
• Never touch a person or object that is in contact with a power line.

IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT check the fuses or circuit breakers in your home, then call Northwestern Electric at 256.7425 or 1.800.375.7423.  Have your account, meter or phone number so your outage can be handled quickly.

Payment of bills:   Bills are due by the 10th of each month.  There are many ways to make a payment, you may pay at the Buffalo or Woodward Offices, use the night depository, send payment by check or money order, pay online , or call the office and pay by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or Check by phone.  Bank or credit card Drafts may be set up through the billing department.

Delinquent Accounts:   Any account not paid by the 10th of each month are considered delinquent and may be disconnected if not paid in full by the 22th of each month.  There will be a 1 1/2% PENALTY added on the bill the 15th of each month.  Delinquent accounts are notified of their status with a cut-off notice.  Please call and make payment arrangements through the Credit and Collections Department.  All unpaid final bills are turned over to a Collection Agency after 30 days.

Budget Billing Average Monthly Payment Plan (AMP):   In order to assist members in easing the burden of extra high electric bills for residence during the heating and cooling seasons, the Cooperative has designed an average monthly payment plan.  Call the Billing Department for more information.

Annual Meeting:   This meeting is held every year in April. You will receive notification of every annual meeting at least two weeks before it is held.

Member Publications:   Each month you will receive the Oklahoma Living magazine and the Northwestern Electric News through subscriptions you have as a member.  Very important information is printed in both publications.