Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors National Preparedness Month to help Americans be prepared for and able to respond to a variety of emergencies - including those Mother Nature brings to our doorsteps. From tornadoes to floods, storms can cause destruction and power outages. It is important to be prepared with needed supplies, a plan, and safety knowledge.

Special interest groups want to change Missouri net metering law, unfairly shifting costs from the select few Missouri Electric Cooperative Member-Owners who have solar panels on their homes to the majority of Member-Owners who do not.

Our perspective is simple: that all Members are continuously connected to the grid, so all Members should pay evenly to maintain it.

This video from Puget Sound Energy contains important safety tips on how to avoid electrocution in the event of a car accident involving a power pole and electric lines.

Tyler West of West Plains, Bailey Bennett of Thayer, and Andrew Taylor of Myrtle were sponsored by Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative to participate in the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives CYCLE program, held July 20th, 21st, and 22nd at the Double Tree Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.