Show Currently L Spec k fI r N CA A Vandalism costly and dangerous By Moon Lake Electric Inc Rendered virtually defenseless against vandalism power companies have com com- combated combated bated its annoying effects as best they could in the past There is however an added wrinkle to this old age problem these days Its ICs called the increasing cost factor I dont don't think the problem is getting worse Its It's just getting more expensive says Moon Lake Electric Associations Association's General Manager Steve A Glaim Quite simply damaged or destroyed equipment costs more to repair or replace now than it did three five or ten years ago he adds Glaim warned that while vandalism is costly even more Important It exposes Innocent people to extreme danger creating hazards for both humans and animals As a grim reminder Glaim pointed to toa toa a shooting incident where five young pee pee- pie In a car used an Insulator for target practice and severed se the conductor which fell across the car As they tried to get out of the v vehicle hicle all but one were killed He went on to note other consequences such as conductor falling on a wire fence energizing it and killing livestock the problems which could develop within hospitals and in homes where life support systems are used should the electricity go off and right on down the line The possibilities are endless so the best advice is to use regular targets for practice Glaim stressed He went on to say that often it Is necessary for linemen to risk their lives as a result of vandalism especially in in- in instances instances stances where repairs must be made without shutting off the power In addition to offering a reward for Information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons guilty of shooting for or otherwise damaging insulators or other equipment Moon Lake Electric Association hopes to reach out to a large group through news releases and ap- ap appearances ap- ap appearances at safety programs Vandalism is a dangerous and cost cost- costly ly ly business and everyone must work to prevent It Glaim concluded |