The HOEC business office will be closed Friday July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. Dispatchers will be available in the event of a power outage. Outages may be reported with the "Report an Outage" link at the top of this page, or in the SmartHub mobile app, or by phone at 417-256-2131 or toll-free 1-888-463-7693.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Severe weather is in the forecast for tonight through tomorrow evening.
It is always crucial to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings! Through Wednesday, June 18, radio transmission for NOAA will be down for computer upgrades, meaning weather radios will not report weather events. Always stay weather aware!
Prevention is key to protecting workers from heat stress. Follow these suggestions to stay safe:
Caller ID can fib. Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you call the number listed on your cooperative’s website or utility bill. And don’t click those "sponsored" posts for the phone number. Scammers will put fake phone numbers on these ads to convince you to call them.
Our phones are back up and working. Thank you for your patience Monday as we worked to resolve the unexpected phone system issue.
June is Home Safety Month. Did you know electrical issues are one of the leading causes of home fires in the U.S.? Protect your home and loved ones with these quick tips:
Check cords and plugs for damage - frayed wires can spark fires.
Always look up and look out for overhead power lines when using a ladder. Learn more about how to stay safe around overhead power lines: membersfirst.coop.
