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House of Ruth- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Members of the Farley team recently participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to benefit the Dothan House of Ruth. SNC was a sponsor of the second annual event in which men are asked to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. Walking the walk wearing heels is not easy, but it is an easy way to open communication and raise awareness in the community about gender relations and men’s sexualized violence against women.
The House of Ruth is a non-profit organization that serves women, children and families working to overcome domestic violence, homelessness and substance abuse by providing safe housing and services to capitalize on the participant’s strengths and meet their specific needs.
Photo: Members of the Farley Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Team (left to right): Jill Hershman, Marilyn Sliger, Ariel Sliger, Bud Sliger, Lun ‘Ya Harris, Paul Montijo, Charity Howard, Doris Slaughter, Jackie Futch, Kim Jenkins and Louis Mays.
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Making a Difference in the Communities We Serve
One way Southern Company keeps customers at the center of all we do is by being actively involved in the communities where we live and work. As a major employer and member of the community, it is our responsibility to make a positive impact in the areas near plant Farley. To be a key partner in the communities we serve, Plant Farley conducts philanthropic activities through donations to charitable organizations and schools.
To ensure we are providing useful support to communities, schools and organizations and using budgets wisely, the site has established a charitable giving committee to provide governance, guidance and oversight. This year the Plant Farley Charitable Contributions Committee has given $5,450 to organizations in the Wiregrass area and $16,974 to area schools for STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities.
Learn more about the Southern Nuclear's charitable contributions efforts and the difference we’re making in communities just like yours.
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Service Member Patriot Award
Naveen Koteel, Plant Farley Operations supervisor, was recently presented with the Service Member Patriot Award for his support of an employee serving in the Army National Guard. The Patriot Award is sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and reflects the efforts made by supervisors to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.
Plant Farley Fire Marshal Robert Chandler nominated and presented Koteel with the award because of the support he receives as a member of the Army National Guard. “Our role has increased due to recent downsizing of the active duty forces and has resulted in a larger workload for the traditional guardsman and reservist,” said Chandler. “We often face challenges with juggling schedule commitments ensuring our full-time responsibilities are met while balancing our military responsibilities. The support my management provides definitely helps to minimize those challenges and ensure success no matter which uniform I am wearing.”
ESGR has served our country for more than 40 years, fostering a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. These citizen warriors could not defend and protect us at home and abroad without the continued promise of meaningful civilian employment for themselves and their families.
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The Farley EEC has a new look!
If you haven’t been to the Farley Energy Education Center in a while, then you haven’t been to the Farley Energy Education Center! The first of three phases of new displays have been installed and visitors to the site will get a whole new perspective on the way Farley Nuclear Plant safely and reliably generates electricity. The second phase of the renovation will be complete later this year, but the Farley Energy Education Center is once again open for tours. Contact Mike Doherty for information or to schedule a visit.
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Nuclear in a Nutshell- Video 2
Nuclear power generation may seem complicated: several different workers, numerous pieces of equipment and multiple processes involved. Impossible to fully explain in one short video, right? Perhaps! So, we made a series of six short videos and piled all the info about nuclear that we could into them. Let's start by looking at the economic role nuclear power plays in your community.
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Nuclear Power Generation
Nuclear power plants generate electricity using the same engineering technology as conventional steam plants that burn fossil fuels. The difference is the heat source used to make steam. At fossil plants, a “boiler” is used to make steam, while at nuclear plants, reactors generate heat to create steam. The cycle is the same in all steam generating plants. The heat source generates steam, the steam turns turbines and the turbines power the electric generator. The rotation of the generator produces electrical current which is fed into a grid to deliver electricity to consumers. Visit the Southern Nuclear News Center to find out how we use nuclear fuel to produce approximately 24 percent of the electricity provided by Alabama Power to its customers.
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Get to Know Your Emergency Classifications
While emergencies at nuclear power generating facilities are incredibly rare, we like to be as prepared as possible and we’d like for you to be as well. So, let’s talk about how emergencies are classified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In the event of an emergency, how an emergency is classified will determine what actions may be necessary by you and your family.
- Notification of Unusual Event - The least serious of the four NRC classifications. You will not need to take any actions unless directed to by state and local officials.
- Alert - An event has occurred that could reduce the plant’s level of safety. There should be no danger to the public and you will not need to take any actions unless directed to by state and local officials.
- Site Area Emergency – An event has occurred that could involve major problems with plant systems. Local radio and television stations in the area will provide information and instructions. If you’re in an affected area, you will be notified by state and local officials about any actions you need to take.
- General Emergency - The most serious of the four NRC classifications. Radioactive material could be released outside the plant site. State and local authorities will act to protect the public. Sirens may be sounded and local radio and television stations will provide information and instructions. If you’re in an affected area, you will be notified by state and local officials about any actions you need to take.
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