Date:                April 25, 2025

Contact:          Casey Hollins
                         Managing Director - Communications and Public Relations
                         (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop

REC Promotes Safety During National Work Zone Awareness Week

Fredericksburg, Va. — In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25), Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) wants to remind drivers to stay alert and cautious in work zones. .

This year's theme -- "Respect the Zone, so We All Get Home," Emphasizes that safe driving choices protect everyone: utility crews, construction workers, first responders, and fellow motorists.

“While the national campaign is observed for one week, the reality is that you see work zones year-round, and that includes REC’s lineworkers and vegetation management teams doing essential work," said Casey Hollins, Managing Director — Communications and Public Relations at REC.

"If you’re driving and see crews or emergency vehicles on the shoulder, please move over if it’s safe. If you can’t, slow down. It’s not just common sense, it’s the law. These simple steps create a safer environment for everyone on the road.”

How You Can Keep Workers Safe

• Reduce speed and follow posted signage.
• Stay off your phone and avoid other distractions.
• Be alert for workers and moving equipment.
• Merge early when lanes are reduced -- and be patient.

Serving more than 182,000 connections across 22 Virginia counties, REC is a pillar in its communities, with over 18,000 miles of power lines extending from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. For more information on REC’s initiatives, visit www.myrec.coop and follow REC on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.