mlec continues work in surrounding counties

Meriwether Lewis contractors will continue to inspect power poles in Lobelville, Linden and a small section of Hickman and Humphreys County to identify any issues. In Linden, Main Street and Highway 13 North to Highway 438 are set for evaluation. Sections of Dyer Road in Hickman County and the Bucksnort area will also be included. In Humphreys County, Highway 13 North and the Buffalo area will need inspection, as well.

"By addressing weakened or broken poles before an outage occurs, Meriwether Lewis can ensure reliable power and manage costs," MLEC System Engineer Brent Warf said. "This routine inspection does not interrupt service and allows MLEC to better serve members."

The company, Power Pole Maintenance Company (PPMC), will conduct the work until early 2025. Workers will be in marked vehicles with an "MLEC contractor" logo, carry identification cards and wear yellow vests with the PPMC logo. Pole evaluations typically take a few minutes with occasional photography and documentation. The home or business owner does not need to be present, as all work is conducted outside.

"We want to inform members of this project since contracted workers may be on their property to evaluate a power pole," MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan said. "We understand if you have concerns, but MLEC only chooses trusted contractors to safely complete the work."

To view the exact locations set for inspection, members can view an interactive map available at mlec.com under the "Services," tab.