With temperatures staying below freezing for the next few days, and wind chills in negative numbers, be aware that any exposed skin is in danger when outside. Here are some things to know about frostbite and hypothermia. Stay safe and stay indoors if possible. If you have to be outside, dress appropriately!
We are closing the office at 1:00pm today (Tuesday February 18th) so our employees can get home before the roads get bad. Dispatch will remain available for outage reports through the SmartHub Website and Mobile App, or at 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER. Stay safe and warm!
Turning down your thermostat a degree or two could help you save on your electric bill. When the difference between outside and inside temperatures is significant, like today, your heating system runs more to maintain the warmth. Setting your thermostat at 68° during the winter is generally a good rule of thumb.
HOEC along with more than 200 other cooperative leaders from across the state gathered for the annual Missouri Electric Cooperatives State Legislative Conference. Their goal: to advocate for the needs of rural communities and ensure their voices were heard by lawmakers. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke, sharing his vision for his time in office.
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.
