Month: March 2019
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Month: March 2019
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Kite-Flying Safety: 5 Important Rules
Kite flying can be a fun hobby, especially in the spring. With a bit of practice and a good breeze, anyone can launch a kite with ease. Before flying any kite, though, it’s important to be safe because kites and electricity don’t mix. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these simple safety tips to help make kite…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring Disney’s ‘Moana’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 28, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host its final Movie in the Park of the season on Friday, April 5 on the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature the Disney animated musical adventure film “Moana,” shown on a giant 32-foot…
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Kissimmee Linemen to Compete in National Lineworker Rodeo in Colorado
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 25, 2019 – Seven linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado this week to compete in Saturday’s 2019 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. Hosted by the American Public Power Association, the annual event attracts top linemen from utilities across the United States to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in…
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8 Tips to Prepare for Flooding
March is flood safety awareness month. As summer storms creep up and rain becomes more frequent, Kissimmee Utility Authority has gathered this helpful information on how to prepare for a flood. Read through these eight tips and know the signs in case of an emergency: Know types of flood risk in your area. Visit FEMA’s…
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KUA Earns Storm Response Award for Third Consecutive Year
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 19, 2019 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association has presented Kissimmee Utility Authority with its “Restoring Communities Award” for the utility’s outstanding efforts to quickly and safely restore power to communities in 2018. The award is presented to FMEA member utilities for their work to restore power within their communities and/or sending…
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Go Green This St. Patrick’s Day With e-Billing
If you’re looking to live more sustainably and go green this year, St. Patrick ’s Day is the perfect opportunity to do so. Go green by switching to eBill, a convenient and environmentally-friendly way to receive, review and pay your monthly utility bill from any desktop, tablet or phone. If one household switches from paper…
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KUA Headquarters Renamed in Honor of Jim Welsh
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 13, 2019 – The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors voted unanimously at its March 6 meeting to rename the utility’s administration building in honor of president and general manager Jim Welsh, who retires on March 31. The facility, now known as the James C. Welsh Administration Building, honors Welsh’s “36 years…
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Spring Forward With These 5 Conservation Tips
It’s almost time for Daylight Saving where we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour. As the warmer weather settles in, consider these 5 conservation tips to prepare you for summer: Make Your Windows Sparkle: Spring cleaning is a good time to think about washing your windows inside and out, which will maximize the…
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KUA Earns Statewide Recognition for Worker Safety
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 7, 2019 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Saturday presented its annual safety award to Kissimmee Utility Authority for the utility’s continued commitment to safe work practices during the past year. KUA earned the state’s third best safety record for electric utilities with 400,000 to 949,999 worker-hours of exposure. Entrants were…
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5 Freezer Tips for National Frozen Food Month
March is National Frozen food month. KUA offers these 5 tips to maintain freezer efficiency when stocking up on your favorite foods: Pack your freezer full of stuff. When your freezer is packed, it keeps the cold air in. That means your freezer works less and uses less electricity. Keep the doors closed. Every time…