Wheat State's Hello Central Summer 2016

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There may be more than roots
underground on your property.
All sorts of utility lines, pipes, and
cables could be buried there. In
some cases, they’re close to the
surface and easily damaged by
even shallow digging, which can
result in service interruptions to
your neighborhood.
That’s why every digging job—
from planting a bush to installing
a fence—requires a call to 811 to
have utility lines marked. Simply
tell the operator where you’re
planning to dig and what type of
work you’ll be doing. The affected
local utilities will send a locator
to your property, free of charge.
Then you’ll know what’s below
and be able to dig safely.
As one of your local service
providers, we thank you in
advance for your cooperation!
KNOW WHAT’S BELOW…
BEFORE
YOU DIG
CALL
811
Cornerstone Group © 2016
Wheat State Telephone • 1/800 442-6835 •
Is Your Family Prepared
for Storm Season?
As we all know, spring and summer storms can wreak havoc in our community,
bringing with them lightning, heavy rain, and high winds. In some cases, this can
lead to flooding and power outages. The good news is that with a little preparation, you’ll
be equipped to weather these storms more successfully:
• Remember, a lightning bolt can carry billions of watts of electricity. If a strike would
occur near your home, its powerful surge could damage your electronics and potentially
injure you. To reduce your risk, unplug your computers, televisions, modems, and other
electronics before bad weather hits.
• It’s a smart idea to back up your computer files to online storage or a remote site. That way,
if flooding or a tornado happens at your home and your hard drive is damaged, your data
will still be safe and accessible.
• The American Red Cross recommends you create an emergency preparedness kit for your
family. At minimum, this kit should contain first aid items, a battery-powered flashlight
and radio, extra batteries, food, water, and basic toiletry items.
• Stay up to date on weather reports, and know the difference between different weather alerts
(such as watches and warnings) and what actions to take in each case.
• Make sure your home has a corded landline phone
that will continue to work even if the power goes out.*
Cordless phones require power to operate, and cellular
systems and towers are not required to provide backup
power, so cell phones may not operate during a power
outage either.
Wheat State wants you to stay safe this season. For information about
landline phone service, call 1/800 442-6835.
*Emergency communications are powered by a UPS installed at your residence for approximately 8hrs without
commercial power.