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Mud and water… those were the sights for our linemen working outages today. We started this morning with 168 out of power and are now down to 56… Slow and steady, working to get poles replaced and wires restrung to get the power flowing. Thank you all our members for your patience during this time.

These pictures show our linemen out today in areas where the water has receded. They are still having to work through mud and water, making things slow but steady. Some places are only accessible by UTV as seen in these pictures from the Hodgson Mill area near Dora.

While work continues, it is a slow process through the water and mud. The photos above and below depict some of the conditions our linemen are facing with the recent flooding. There were many areas that were/are inaccessible but some areas our linemen made it to despite the water (where it was safe)! Thank you for your patience.

Crews have made progress in the restoration of power to our members. We started the day with around 370 members out and that number is down to 247. With that being said, the progress is slow and steady. There is still high water and LOTS of mud and damage. Some roads remain treacherous, making it difficult to get the trucks and supplies to where they are needed. If you need to report a continued outage, you may check the status on your smart phone through the SmartHub app or on our website. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER.

Hammonds Bridge yesterday. Unfortunately some of our members are still without power due to high water. Crews are working again today to restore service. Thank you for your patience.

Crews made progress today, however there are still members without power and unfortunately those poles and breakers are inaccessible due to high water. If you don't already have power, you should make alternate arrangements for tonight. Hopefully the water will recede and repairs can be completed tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.

Here are some pictures from our linemen in Shannon County. Water over the road is on Hwy 19 at Echo Bluff. Crews are still working to restore power but will need the water to recede to complete all repairs. Thank you for your patience.

These pictures from our linemen show the challenges they are working with to reach lines and restore power today.

We currently have 621 members without power. The outages are across our service area from Tecumseh to Eminence. Crews have been working most of the night and as day breaks, they will continue. There is extreme flooding, causing some areas to be unreachable at the moment. If you need to report a continued outage you may do so on the SmartHub app or our website www.hoecoop.org.

At this time we have 223 members without power from Willow Springs, Mountain View, Peace Valley, Dora and Caulfield. Dispatch is aware the outages and crew have been called in. Due to the flash flooding, some areas may be difficult to reach. Please bear with us as we work through these outages safely. If you come across water over the road, turn around, don't drown!