A MESSAGE FROM AEC GENERAL MANAGER KEVIN SHORT

As we enter week two of our restoration efforts from the Rosa Fire, I want to update our members as to our progress and let everyone know what we have been working on to return to normal operating status in the Pinyon/Springcrest/Carrizo areas.

We have been onsite since shortly after the fire broke out on Monday, August 4. Our crews have been working in the field from before dawn to after dark every day in excessive heat, assessing the damage and effecting repairs. Our goal has been to restore full service to everyone in the affected areas.

Work is slow-going in the fire area due to the steep and rocky terrain. Digging in new poles is challenging because of the terrain, and simply moving equipment, vehicles, and personnel into the pole locations is difficult at best.

We have deployed emergency generation on Pinyon Drive that feeds the whole area, but Springcrest remains out of service due to damaged distribution poles and other equipment. This has been our main focus for several days, and we plan to have the area back in service as soon as possible.

The entire team at your cooperative knows what a hardship this situation has been for our affected members, and we are devoting our entire effort to service restoration. Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we work through this very difficult disaster. Please fee free to contact our office if you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Kevin Short

General manager