In recognition of May as National Electrical Safety Month, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) hosted a First Responder Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 22, bringing together emergency personnel from across the region for a day of education, collaboration, and community engagement.

Held at CVEC’s headquarters, the event provided an opportunity for first responders to learn about electrical safety topics that they may encounter in the field. Sessions included essential guidance on how to handle downed power lines, electric vehicle (EV) wrecks, solar energy systems, pole and grass fires, and other electricity-related hazards.

“Safety is at the core of everything we do at CVEC, and that extends to our community’s first responders,” said Jesse Murray, Director of Safety & Loss Control at CVEC. “By sharing our knowledge, we aim to help ensure that our local heroes have the tools and information they need to stay safe when responding to electrical emergencies.”

About Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC): Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, publicly owned utility cooperative committed to serving its members in the East Central Region of Oklahoma. Canadian Valley Electric provides essential electric utility service to over 25,000 accounts, catering to the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial members. This service area spans approximately 3,500 square miles, encompassing all or parts of the following counties: Oklahoma, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Lincoln, Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and McIntosh.