Co-op’s upcoming Power Hour webinar to focus on safety

Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s upcoming Power Hour webinar on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. will focus on how you can continue to keep you and your families safe.

Throughout the pandemic, we emphasized health and safety protocols to keep you safe at home and at work. This hour-long event will give you resources on how to stay safe in everything from hunting season, tourism and travel, electricity, and hurricane and storm preparedness. Participants will also hear from local fire and rescue departments on the financial resources that are available to help local nonprofits through the co-op’s Operation RoundUp program.

Featured presenters include:

  • Tyrone Ruffin, Sgt. Bertie County Sheriff’s Office

  • Paul Nowell, Captain of Gaston Volunteer Fire Department

  • Mark Vick, Fire Chief of Rich Square Fire Department

  • Keith Lee, Fire Chief of Perrytown Volunteer Fire Department

Webinar participants are encouraged to join the discussion via Zoom on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.