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JUNE 29 - JULY 5, 2016 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Chairman Darsweil Rogers (L) and Susan Fritzen, PWC CCSO (R), congratulated PWC Fleet employees for their efforts to earn the NAFA Fleet Award. Summer Tips for Staying Cool PWC Fleet Dept. Wins National Award Does your life-saving equipment rely on electricity? At PWC, we're equipped and well prepared to respond to emergencies, including damaging storms and hurricanes. We do everything we can to ensure your safety and to restore service outages for our customers as quickly as possible. Part of our emergency planning includes making you aware of things you can do to be prepared. Medical Priority Program We want to be sure our customers are aware that you are eligible for this program if you, or someone in your household, relies on life-sustaining medical equipment that uses electricity and/or water. Whenever possible, you'll be given priority consideration for restoring your power (or water). You can find a Medical Priority application, which must be signed by the patient's physician, at faypwc.com, clicking on Customer Programs/Incentives. Become familiar with safety tips and emergency preparation information on our website – select Outage Central on the PWC home page. Stop. Think. Put Safety First. www.faypwc.com Cape Fear River Assembly Honors Chad Ham Join Sustainable Sandhills and Fayetteville PWC at the Cameo Art House (225 Hay Street) in downtown Fayetteville for the Sustainable Saturday Film Series. Doors open at 10:30am every fourth Saturday through November. Films will start at 11am. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The following movies will be shown: Pass the Popcorn July 23 -- More Than Honey August 27 -- River Run: Down the Cape Fear River September 24 -- Farmland October 22 -- Soylent Green November 26 --The Burden & Community: Planet Neighbohood PWC's Fleet Management Department was recently named 43rd of the 100 Best Fleet Operations in the Americas by the NAFA Fleet Management Association. There are over 38,000 public fleet departments in North America alone, while 1,900 organizations were selected by their peers to apply for this year's honor. PWC was distinguished as exceptional based on 12 criteria, including these industry best practices: • Use of Technology • Accountability • Pricing • Continuous Improvements PWC was recognized especially for its working environment, productivity, and a sense of urgency. Tom Johnson of The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas organization stated that PWC's application "reflected fresh thinking with new ideas." PWC's Fleet Management Department maintains over 1,880 vehicle and equipment assets, including City of Fayetteville assets, with 28 technicians and 13 administrative personnel. • Efficiency • Innovation • Customer Service Sustainable Saturday Film Series Returns Hurricane Watch 2016 Available Pick up your FREE copy of "Hurricane Watch 2016" – a useful storm tracking map at Fayetteville PWC's Customer Service Center (955 Old Wilmington Road) while supplies last. It's the must-have guide to hurricane season. You can also pick up a FREE copy at City Hall in downtown Fayetteville. Remember to visit PWC online for additional information to help you prepare for severe weather. Just click the Storm Central link on the Home Page. Family Emergency Kit Checklist • A three-day supply of water • Non-perishable foods • Change of clothing • Cash (ATMS may be down) • A first aid kit • Battery-operated radio • Flashlight • Extra batteries To report a power outage or an emergency, like a tree limb on a power line or water main break, call 1-877-OUR-PWC1. Congratulations to Chad Ham, PWC Water Resources Environmental Program Manager, who has been named the 2016 J. W. Pate Award recipient for his contributions to conservation and environmental protection. The award is Cape Fear River Assembly's highest honor for environmental stewardship, given for strong leadership on environmental issues, particularly related to water resource and quality matters. Running a ceiling fan while your A/C is on will allow you to raise your thermostat about 4°F while experiencing the same level of comfort. Just make sure your ceiling fan is rotating counter clockwise. This will ensure the air is blowing straight down. Hot Deals & Cool Savings From PWC Check out PWC's Customer Incentive programs today! Replace your refrigerator with an ENERGY STAR® certified model or install a rain sensor on your irrigation system for a $50 bill credit! Replace your old bulbs with LEDs and earn up to $100! Visit PWC online for complete Program details and learn about all of the incentive programs we have available!