PLEASE BE AWARE AND SHARE IMMEDIATELY: A CEC member notified us this morning that she received a call from someone claiming to be with the co-op and he stated that her electric account was pending disconnection for failure to pay $900. The man would not provide his name, only that he was with Covington Electric. The caller ID showed Covington Electric, but the fake number was 407-550-2189. Unfortunately, this member gave the scammer her bank account number believing she owed this amount and was about to have her power cutoff. She called CEC after the fact, and our MSR advised her to call her bank asap to stop payment and/or dispute the charge, and to explain this was a scam activity. If any CEC member gets a call like this, hang up and call our office at 800-239-4121 to report it. CEC will never call a member demanding immediate payment over the phone or threaten to cut power if said payment is not made immediately. Scammers can easily manipulate fake phone numbers, alter Caller ID, and use other hacks to appear authentic, but don't be fooled by these criminals. ALWAYS hang up and call CEC directly. NEVER give anyone sensitive personal information or banking information over the phone, by email or text, or if someone randomly knocks on your door claiming to be with a certain company. Please helps us spread the word about this criminal activity so we can stop these predators. Thank you.
Electrical Safety Demonstrations
CEC is deeply committed to electrical safety education and that’s why we conduct two types of electrical safety demonstrations upon request.
A CEC representative uses a table-top safety demonstration to show young children and their parents how to stay safe around electricity. It uses a low voltage demonstration board and safety gloves. Children learn why it is so important to stay away from downed power lines, to never fly kites around power lines and to never climb trees near power lines as well as other life-saving lessons.
We’re excited about our live line electrical safety trailer (CEC Safety Circuit). It’s a powerful way to educate larger groups including our members, first responders,high school groups, and the public about the potential dangers of electricity and how to stay safe around power lines. These demonstrations provide real visuals (using a high voltage power line setup on a trailer) to show a few scenarios that cause power outages and the especially the consequences of what can happen when safety rules are not followed. By seeing sparks, arcs, and the effects of contact firsthand, people gain a deeper understanding of how to prevent accidents and protect lives. It’s an engaging, memorable, and effective tool for promoting electrical safety awareness in the communities served by CEC.
If you are interested in booking the table-top safety demonstration for your classroom, please contact Patty S. Seay at 334-427-3508 orpsingleton@covington.coop. If would like to request the CEC Safety Circuit demonstration, please contact Jason Saunders at 334-427-3556 or email jsaunders@covington.coop.
