Safety & Education
Peak Alert
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Safety is a top priority at NWREC.
Read through the following links to educate yourselves on how to keep you and your loved ones safe with these tips.
Kids Corner
North West REC's "Kids Corner" is full of information and resources to help teach your kids about using electricity safety...
Iowa One Call
Call before you dig!
Grain Bin Clearances
According to the National Electric Safety Code, overhead power lines should be at least 18 feet above the tops of...
First Responder Electrical Safety
First Responder Campaign for Electrical Fire Safety
One of our linemen, Phil Elgersma, and the Director of Safety for...
Safety Demos
Our member service personnel and linemen present safety programs throughout our four-county service area when requested, and have taught concepts...
Safety Tips
Learn electrical safety tips to help you remain safe where you work, play and live.
Stand-by Generators
If you have already installed or plan to install a generator, please contact us at 1-800-766-2099 so we may note...
Move Over/Slow Down
You can help make Iowa's roads safer.
Iowa's electric cooperatives are committed to the safety of our employees and member-consumers...