Removed 7,000 hazard trees that posed a danger to electrical infrastructure. " It was a successful year both in getting important workfinishedfor the members and keeping employees and outside personnel safe as they performed the work. All the work strengthened SEC's capability to provide electricity to our members. " ~George Felts Vice President of Engineering and Operations Completed 19,300 visual infrastructure inspections. Completed 105 miles of aerial trimming using a helicopter. OPERATIONS YEAR IN REVIEW 2023 A BUSY YEAR Completed 1,750miles of herbicide spraying Finished over 1,000miles of side trimming. Completed 4,800 maintenance service orders. 16 * Cooperative Living * March 2024 Southside Electric Cooperative to control underbrush. No lost-time injuries! Inspected 18,000 poles, replaced 520 and reinforced 120.