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Your phone number could mean the difference between getting your lights back on quickly during a power outage or waiting in the dark longer than you should. Here’s why. NES uses an automated reporting system during outage situations. When you dial 234-0000, your call is routed through a computer. Crews are sent to restore power to the address that corresponds with the phone number on your account. If we don’t have your current telephone number, we won’t be able to match your number with the correct address when you call. If you aren’t sure which number NES has on file, you can check by logging into My Account at nespower.com or by calling Customer Service at 736-6900. TIP: A cellphone works best when reporting a power outage. NES works hard to keep the power flowing 24/7, but when the lights go out, we want to respond as quickly as possible. By taking a few minutes today to verify or update your number, you will help us get electricity back on faster in the future.

Faster Outage Reporting Is Your Cellphone On File?

Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? WAIT! Here’s what you need to know first: Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each job.

When you call 811, operators will ask for the location of your digging job and notify the affected utilities. Each

utility will send a professional locator to mark your lines for free. It’s important to call 811 before every digging job, even small projects like planting trees and shrubs. You’ll prevent possible injury, damage to your property, utility outages and potential fines and repairs. To learn more, visit call811.com.

Know What’s Below. Call 811 Before You Dig.

UPCOMING events

JULY 11 Come out for the Friends of Warner Parks Full Moon Pickin’ Party featuring Middle Tennessee’s finest bluegrass music at the Percy Warner Park Equestrian Barn. For details, visit friendsofwarnerparks.com or call 370-8053. JULY 12 The Moving Towards a Cure® Brain Tumor Awareness 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held at Shelby Bottoms Park. Join us in finding a cure. Register in advance at milesforhope.org. JULY 19 NES is giving you the tools to lower your electric bill. Come to a free Energy Savers Workshop to learn simple, energy-efficient improvements that anyone can do at home. Join us from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Margaret Maddox YMCA, 2624 Gallatin Rd. You’ll also receive a free energy-saving tool kit valued at $25. THROUGH JULY 24 Music City’s favorite scientists, Mr. Bond and The Science Guys, are ready to get kids excited about science with a summer reading program at Nashville libraries. Tornado simulations, optical illusions, explosions and much more! For dates and times, visit mrbondscienceguy.com or call 573-2702. THROUGH AUG 2 New Hope Summer Enrichment Camp is designed for children to have fun while learning to improve their academic skills. The program is for grades Pre-K to 8th. Call 254-0193 for more information. Election Day Workers Needed If you live in Davidson County and are registered to vote, you can help! The Davidson County Election Commission is hiring qualified poll officials for elections held on August 7 and November 4. Call 862-4372 or download an application at nashville.gov/vote. Access Your Social Security Account Online Visit socialsecurity.gov to create an account to access your Social Security Statement, check your earnings, change your address and manage your benefits.

We understand extreme weather poses a financial burden to everyone. As temps begin to rise, we want to help you stay cool and better manage your bill. Quick actions anyone can take include: Keep windows and blinds closed on the sunny

side of your home and open on the shady side. Change and clean air filters regularly, just like

the mechanic does in your car during an oil change. This will help your HVAC run more efficiently and keep your electricity bill down.

Have you been a residential customer for more than 12 months? Consider Balanced Billing to maintain a

consistent bill throughout the year, based on your billing history. This will help you better manage your finances when bills typically tend to spike.

For more tips on how you can save energy, look for the helpful insert in this month’s bill.

Looking Ahead to Warmer Weather