If you see a car in an accident with a power pole, your first instinct may be to rush toward the vehicle to offer help. Always remember to keep your distance from the vehicle and all electrical equipment that has been damaged. Instruct those in the car to stay inside until trained professionals indicate it is safe to exit.
Electric space heaters are a convenient source of supplemental heat, but they pose significant fire and electric shock hazards... for example, space heaters without adequate safety features, space heaters placed near combustibles or space heaters that are improperly plugged in. Never plug one into an extension cord or a power strip.
PEAK ALERT notice: We are again asking members to conserve energy WEDNESDAY morning, January 22, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
PEAK ALERT notice: We are again asking members to conserve energy TUESDAY morning, January 21, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Early Monday morning, 608 members served by the West Plains substation and 391 members served by the substation on JJ Highway were out of power for just over 2 hours. Reports were made and crews dispatched around 5:30 a.m.
PEAK ALERT notice: We are asking members to conserve energy MONDAY JANUARY 20 from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
There are many habits around the house that will help conserve energy and in the long run save you money. Turn down the thermostat a few degrees and put on a sweater; unplug all those unused chargers and devices; turn off the lights when you leave a room... make these things habits and you could see the difference.
