As April arrives, it brings with it the showers that produce spring flowers. It also means the beginning of a potentially stormy season, which can cause power outages. While your local electric cooperative strives to provide reliable electricity to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has other plans. Most of us can ride out a storm from the comfort and convenience of our homes. However, there is a group of professionals that spring into action when the weather takes a turn for the worst – co-op lineworkers.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

"Great, another spam call," you think to yourself as you check your phone and promptly decline the call. "Why do they keep calling me? No one actually falls for these calls, right?"