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Washington Youth Tour 🇺🇸🚐
⚡️ Day 6 – A Meaningful Finale
Today, our Washington Youth Tour delegates experienced one of the most memorable and moving days of the trip.
The day began with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where students reflected on the sacrifice and service of the brave men and women who have served our nation. We were especially proud that Plateau Electric Cooperative was selected to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony, with our Overall Story Contest Winner, Emily Slaven, representing our cooperative in this special honor.
Students also visited the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, home to some of the most historic aircraft and space exploration artifacts in the world.
This evening, delegates will head to National Harbor before attending NRECA’s Youth Night, where they will connect with fellow students from across the country through networking, leadership activities, and cooperative education. Students will learn more about the cooperative difference, how electric cooperatives serve their communities, and the important role they play in developing future leaders.
As our Washington Youth Tour experience comes to a close, we are incredibly proud of these students. Throughout the week, they have explored our nation’s history, gained valuable leadership skills, and built lifelong friendships.
Thank you to everyone who has followed along on this incredible journey. ⚡🇺🇸✨
#WashingtonYouthTour #YouthLeadership #PlateauElectricCooperative #CooperativeDifference #NRECA
Washington Youth Tour 🇺🇸🚐
⚡️ Day 5 on Capitol Hill!
Today, our Washington Youth Tour delegates are spending the day in the heart of our nation’s government as they explore Capitol Hill and experience American democracy in action.
Students toured the Library of Congress, where they learned about the world’s largest library and its role in preserving our nation’s history and knowledge. Delegates will have the opportunity to tour the United States Capitol, gaining firsthand insight into the legislative process and the rich history of this iconic landmark.
One of the highlights of the day was meeting with Tennessee’s U.S. Senators, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn. Students had the chance to hear from their elected officials and learn more about public service. Fun fact; Marsha Blackburn was also a Washington Youth Tour delegate.
As the week continues, our delegates are gaining valuable experiences, building lasting friendships, and creating memories that will stay with them for years to come. We’re proud of these outstanding young leaders and all they have accomplished during their time in Washington, D.C.!
🇺🇸⚡️ #WashingtonYouthTour #YouthLeadership #PlateauElectricCooperative #CapitolHill #FutureLeaders
Washington Youth Tour 🇺🇸🚐
⚡️ Day 4 is underway!
Today began with a visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, where our delegates had the opportunity to explore the home of our nation’s first president. Students toured the mansion, visited the museum, walked through the gardens and farm, and gained a deeper understanding of George Washington’s life, leadership, and legacy.
It’s been a full week of sightseeing, walking, learning, networking, and making memories with fellow students from across the country—and there’s still so much more to experience!
Today’s agenda includes visits to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington National Cathedral, and the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). The day will conclude with the spectacular Sunset Parade, a memorable display of military precision and tradition.
Stay tuned as these outstanding students continue their journey through our nation’s capital! 🇺🇸✨⚡
Washington Youth Tour 🇺🇸🚐
⚡️ Day 3 is off to a strong start!
We’re thankful for a beautiful morning in our nation’s capital as our delegates begin another exciting day of exploration and learning.
The day kicked off with visits to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, where students had the opportunity to reflect on the leadership, service, and lasting impact of two remarkable figures in American history.
We’re looking forward to all the experiences, memories, and lessons that today has in store for these outstanding students! 🇺🇸✨⚡
#WashingtonYouthTour #YouthLeadership #PlateauElectricCooperative
Let the journey begin! 🚐🇺🇸⚡
Plateau Electric Cooperative’s Washington Youth Tour delegates are officially underway on the trip of a lifetime!
⚡ Day 1 was filled with travel, networking opportunities, leadership development activities, and icebreakers as students connected with fellow delegates from across the state.
⚡ Day 2 is off to a fantastic start! Students began their day with a visit to Monticello, the historic home of President Thomas Jefferson. Delegates explored Jefferson’s home and gardens while learning about his life, leadership, and lasting impact on our nation’s history.
We’re excited to follow these outstanding students throughout the week as they experience our nation’s capital, build lifelong connections, and develop valuable leadership skills.
Stay tuned for more Washington Youth Tour updates! 🇺🇸✨⚡
#WashingtonYouthTour #YouthLeadership #CooperativePrinciples #PlateauElectricCooperative #BuildingFutureLeaders
We are aware of power outages in the Lancing area, crews are currently responding.
Please be aware of advisements from Morgan County E-911 TN. We will provide additional updates as we have them, we appreciate your patience!
Planned Outage Notice –Fairview Substation ⚠️
📅 Date: June 2
⏰ Time: Approximately 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Fairview Substation Area
We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause and thank you for your cooperation! ⚡
#PlateauElectricCooperative #PlannedOutage #MemberNotice #SafetyFirst #PoweringOurCommunity
What a great afternoon we had at Solomon Park with Morgan County Food & Nutrition for their Summer Kick-Off Event! ☀️🍉⛱️
Plateau Electric Cooperative was proud to set up our Power Town safety display, where linemen Woody Bingham and Coby Jones educated students and parents about electrical safety and our restoration process following outages. Families also learned the importance of using caution around appliances, outlets, and other electrical equipment at home.
Our crew also shared an important reminder: never go near a downed power line. Whether you work in the electric industry or encounter downed lines as a member of the public, electrical hazards are extremely dangerous and should always be taken seriously.
At Plateau Electric Cooperative, we operate on seven Cooperative Principles, one of which is “Education, Training, and Information.” We are committed to not only informing our members, but educating our communities on the importance of electrical safety and the nature and benefits of cooperation.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn and spend the afternoon with us! ⚡️🔌
Results from our directors’ election today!
Thank you to all our members who came out to vote for your COOP! ⚡️⚡️
UPDATE: Fairview substation has been restored! ⚡️
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July 6th Outage Update ⚡️3:15pm
Guess who’s back…. back again? Plateaus back, so tell a friend!
Another day another tree to cut! Here’s a few pictures of the mess & damage crews are facing trying to restore power. We’re sitting at roughly 70 members without electricity.
Crews came in at 6am to get a bright and early start on restoration efforts for the day. As you can see, the one thing many of these outages have in common is fallen trees, broken poles, and downed power lines.
Here’s your daily reminder to NEVER go near downed powerlines, as they are not only dangerous but life-threatening. ⚠️🔥‼️⚡️
We are grateful for the dedication and hard work these crews never fail to provide.
Crews from PEC, PVEC, Holston Electric, and Dark Horse Electric have been trimming trees, clearing roadways, and rebuilding many spans of power lines to restore power to each of you. Some things go without saying, but today & everyday- thank you God for our team, and our lineman. The ones who have come near and far! We couldn’t do what we do without the help of every person. ... See MoreSee Less
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6/5 Outage Update 9:20pm ⚡️🌲
It's safe to say this holiday weekend definitely started off with a BOOM! 🎇
Crews have really made some headway today. This morning we started with well over 1,200 members without power and are nearing the end of the day with a little over 258 remaining outages. Crews have been working nonstop since they came in this morning at 6am to make the most of their day. These guys push themselves to incredible limits because they take it personal. They don’t just see an outage, they see families with children or elderly, and they sacrifice time with their own to bring you their best.
We are sending all of our crews to take a mandatory rest at 10pm tonight and will start back at 6am tomorrow.
Continued prayers for all our crews are greatly appreciated as they prepare for another day ahead. A special thank you to YOU our members for your cooperation and understanding!⚡️⚡️ We are grateful to serve you and thankful for the amazing people of the Plateau! #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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6/5 Outage Update 🇺🇸⚡️
1:00pm
Hot. Tired. Hungry. & still pushing forward!
We’re still looking at roughly over 900 members without electricity. If you think it’s just you- we promise it’s not. Our crews have been working since 6am this morning with additional help from Holston Electric, Service Electric, Powell Valley, and Dark Horse Electric. Check out these pictures we snapped while dropping of lunches, what a mess, right??
Today we are thankful for God’s direction & protection! We’re grateful for all of our employees and the village it takes to “keep the lights on”! From answering your calls, reporting your outages, dispatching, organizing additional crews to come in and assist, and our great team of lineman who never cease to answer the call and keep pushing. THANK YOU!
You aren’t forgotten, and we are working together to get the lights on for you and your families the very best we can!⚡️⚡️ ... See MoreSee Less
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