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Boating, fishing and swimming are fun, but there is an unseen danger: electric shock drowning (ESD). ESD occurs when a person is electrocuted in water charged with a current and drowns. Learn how to avoid this:

We thank our ROW employees for all they do to ensure safe and reliable service. Learn more about the importance of maintaining ROWs:

Great tips to keep your home's upstairs rooms cool during the heat of summer.

The government is putting Missouri's rural electricity affordability and reliability at risk. Tell Congress to tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to listen to consumers and producers: 4energyreliability.com

It’s time to make the switch! Ceiling fans should run counterclockwise in the summer to create a downdraft.

Have you checked your electrical cords lately? Even the slightest bit of fraying creates a safety risk. And remember: extension cords should only be used temporarily. Learn more here.

Crews worked hard throughout the day and continue to make progress. More than 1,100 members got power back today with just about 150 members still without power. Numerous new poles were set around Mountain View and wire was hung. Pictured is some of the progress they made on Y Highway just north of Mountain View today.

We have more than 30 broken poles, like the one shown here, from the tornadoes yesterday. Replacing poles is a longer process at times but all our crews and extra crews are working to make the repairs. Thank you for your patience.