NYPA to Participate in Safety Day

Contact:
Ann Cianfrocco
(315) 792-8335
ann.cianfrocco@nypa.gov

June 1, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MARCY – New York Power Authority Community Relations Specialist Ann Cianfrocco will provide electrical safety presentations as part of the Oneida County Farm/Home Safety Day at the Oneida County-Booneville Fair Grounds on June 4. Approximately 280 fifth-grade students from six area elementary schools – Remsen, General William Floyd, Holland Patent, Forestport, West Leyden and Boonville – are expected to attend the event which is scheduled to take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

The goal of the Safety Day is to teach children how to prevent injuries. Local fire departments, hospitals, industries and equipment dealers are also expected to participate. 

For more information please contact Ann Cianfrocco at 792-8335 or ann.cianfrocco@nypa.gov

■    NYPA uses no tax money or state credit.  It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity.  ■    NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.  ■    It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines.   For more information, www.nypa.gov.

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