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Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) Tom Dickey

At the end of a project at a construction site in 2002, it turned out to be "the day" for Tom Dickey. A small job had been added to the day's directional boring work—after Tom's safety gear had already been sent back to the shop. He made a decision in favor of time and efficiency instead of safety to go ahead and dig a 40-foot section of conduit. He suffered life-changing burns and injuries when he came into contact with underground power lines.
This decision almost cost him his life. As an experienced professional he knew all of the correct procedures, but while adjusting the conduit's path in the ground, he made a small slip and received a high-voltage shock. This kind of electric contact inflicts burns on a person—from the inside-out—that can continue to burn after contact. He survived, but he spent months in the hospital undergoing surgeries—including skin grafting. This is Tom's story.

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Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) Jim Flach

Jim Flach was a respected farmer, 4-H leader, and champion livestock showman who readily shared his knowledge with others. But a tragic farm accident claimed his life when his crop sprayer touched an overhead electric line. His widow Marilyn tells about the accident that claimed the life of her husband and their three sons, who are carrying on his livestock work, share their thoughts about their late father. All of them urge farmers and operators of large equipment to be more aware of the presence of electric lines and know what to do, should you be involved in a similar accident.

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Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) Ashley and Lee's survival story

Ashley & Lee survived a car accident involving downed power lines because he had the right information... will you? These videos might help you or someone you love survive. Visit SafeElectricity.org for more information.

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Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) Shawn Miller's story

Shawn Miller was hanging Christmas lights at his mother's house like he did every year, when tragedy stuck. The string of lights Shawn held made contact with a power line as he threw it into a tree. Shawn suffered 27 exit wounds, the loss of one hand, and a finger on another but miraculously survived. Shawn Miller hopes his lesson can save other families from harm.

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Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) Caitlyn MacKenzie's story

Caitlyn's mom and dad speak out after tragedy takes their daughter. Caitlyn touched a lamp while damp and received a fatal electric shock. Educate yourselves and others about electricity safety... it could save lives.

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The Energy Efficiency Wall

The Energy Education Council had the Energy Efficiency Wall at the 2010 Illinois State Fair. Bob Dickey with Eastern Illini uses the wall to demonstrate how you can save energy.

The Energy Efficiency Wall is an energy efficiency display developed by Prairie Power Inc. in conjunction with its 10 member Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of central Illinois and Thermal Imaging Services of Lewistown, Illinois. The eighteen foot display illustrates various opportunities for an air infiltration or leakage within the common home due to poor construction practices and materials. The display addresses "What Makes a Home Energy Efficient".

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Auto Accidents and Downed Power Lines

Each year, accidents in which motorists hit power poles happen tens of thousands of times. Each accident has the potential to bring live power lines to the ground. Tragically, many drivers and passengers who survive the impact are electrocuted when they attempt to leave the vehicle. In the vast majority of cases, the safest action is to stay inside the vehicle until the local electric utility is on the scene to assure the lines are de-energized.