KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc.

**OUTAGE UPDATE** 02/5/2010
Members of KEM Electric Cooperative

Due to the severe ice storm, approximately 1000 poles have been replaced over the last 12 days. All power has been restored to occupied farmsteads. But we still need to restore power to hundreds of accounts.

We are asking our members to help us by calling in any account that is still out of power. For efficiency purposes, the approximate date in which this account will be needed in your farm operation would be appreciated. When calling the Cooperative office, please report the meter number, pole number or legal description of the account.

We want to thank you for your support and patience throughout this storm. We know it was a great hardship on you, and hope you are getting your lives back to normal.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Cooperative office. Our toll free phone number is 1-800-472-2673 or 701-254-4666. Our e-mail address is kem@kemelectric.com.

**COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGERS**

Burleigh/Emmons: Mary Senger 701-222-6727

Kidder: Jim Albrecht 701-475-2632 ext. 9225

Logan: Cindy Doll 701-754-2286

McIntosh: Delores Rudolph 701-288-3906

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KEM Electric is proud to be a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. KEM Electric has joined other Touchstone Energy Cooperatives across the country all of which have a common commitment to provide superior and responsive service to our members. We pledge to operate with integrity, customer accountability, innovation and a spirit of community awareness.

As of November 1, 2009 KEM Electric implemented a rate increase. Click on the following link to view the new rates:

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KEM Electric Cooperative's mission is to dedicate ourselves to providing safe, reliable energy and services that support and unite our members. With the recent rate increases and today's economy we understand that every penny counts. That's why KEM Electric Cooperative and more than 690 other Touchstone Energy® Cooperative in 46 states across the country are working with their members to help them use energy more effectively and efficiently through a new campaign called "Touchstone, We Save." Clink on the link below to take the virtual Home Tour and learn how to save on your energy bill.