Dear Members:
Director Elections
In the cooperative world, we have a truism that goes, “Good cooperatives have great boards.”
This year, Districts 1, 3, and 4 are up for election: District 1 (Quincy and Sloat areas), District 3 (Blairsden, Clio, and Portola areas), and District 4 (Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton, and Beckwourth areas). To check which district you live in, visit the Service Area page.
If you live in 1 of the aforementioned districts and are interested in running for the board, please call me for more information. The board meets once a month, usually on the 4th Wednesday. Directors must complete training to stay current on issues and become certificated as directors.
May is Electrical Safety Month
At Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative (PSREC), we recognize Electrical Safety Month every May, but we also know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, the members we serve, everyone has a part to play in prioritizing safety.
Electricity is a necessity, and it powers our daily lives. But we know firsthand how dangerous electricity can be because we work with it 365 days a year. Call (530) 832-4261 or visit the Safety Tips page for additional electrical safety tips.
As we enter spring, we know members are eager to begin yard projects. Be sure to call 811 before you dig to have utility lines marked. Tell the operator where you plan to dig and what type of work you are doing. The affected local utilities will send locators to your property, free of charge. Once utility lines are marked, you can dig safely without causing damage.
As the irrigation season approaches, we remind members to look up. Whether cutting trees, working with irrigation pipes or other long objects, make sure you avoid power lines.
Telecommunications
Due to a mild winter this year, our crews have made significant progress on building our fiber network. To join the waitlist for this grant, call (530) 832-4126.
The Graeagle Meadows area is ready for fiber installation, as well as areas in Graeagle on the following streets: Paiute Trail, Tolowa Trail, Karok Trail, Yokut Trail, Whilkut Trail, Wintun Trail, and Yurok Trail.
Additionally, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications (PST) has installed a new wireless system at Meadows Edge RV Park. If you are interested in signing up for service, contact PST at (530) 832-4126 to schedule your installation.
PST crews and contractors have begun the fiber optic build in Quincy and surrounding areas and will continue this work throughout the year. Not all homes within Quincy proper are covered by the grant. Some households may not be eligible for free installation or trenching, if required. PST crews and contractors have also been busy in the Loyalton and Sierra Brooks areas. Call (530) 832-4126 to check your home’s eligibility and potential installation costs, as well as to be placed on our waitlist.
If you are searching for internet service or wondering if you should make a long-term commitment with another provider, check with us first. We hear again and again that if people knew our services were about to arrive, they wouldn’t have signed a different provider’s long-term contract.
If you haven’t already, get on our interest list or sign up for service by calling (530) 832-4261 or visiting the PST website.
If you have questions, contact me by phone at (530) 832-6076 or by emailing Bob Marshall.
Sincerely,
Bob Marshall
General Manager