By Patrick Soukup, Manager of Member Services & Marketing
Bridgewater-Emery High School senior Braxton Burnham tapped into his interest in electricity to educate his fellow students. In an effort to enhance community safety, he worked with teacher Nicole VanLeur to launch a comprehensive senior project focused on powerline safety awareness.
The educational event took place on April 7, and it featured a high-voltage powerline safety demonstration by Sioux Valley Energy, Southeastern Electric and Central Electric. The demonstration emphasized the importance of staying safe around powerlines.
Powerlines are an essential part of our infrastructure, delivering electricity to homes and businesses. However, they also pose significant risks if not approached with caution.
At Central Electric, we believe that knowledge is power, and by educating students about powerline safety, we can prevent accidents and save lives. High-voltage dangers exist at school, at home, on the road and on the farm. We were happy to help bring this important issue to light.
Thanks to our friends at Sioux Valley Energy and Southeastern Electric for assisting with this event and making Braxton’s senior project a success.