Osmose Utilities Services, a contractor for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, may be performing wood pole and/or pad mounted utility equipment inspections in your area. The scope of their work is to locate all wooden poles that Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is attached to and perform an integrity inspection. 

This process involves walking and digging around the pole, as well as hammering and drilling into the pole. In some cases, entering your property will be necessary to access Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative equipment.

Inspections will start May 19 in Tully, Union, Pleasant, and Harrison townships in Van Wert County.

Any contractor working for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative should be able to identify themselves. They will be driving a truck that says Osmose and has the PPEC logo.

If you have any concerns, please contact Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative or PPEC Engineering Supervisor Rob Weisenburger by email; rweisenburger@ppec.coop or phone; 419-399-5015.