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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. 

The 85th Annual Meeting of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative was held Friday, May 3, 2024.

This video, presented at HOEC's 85th Annual Meeting of Membership, provides a look at a day in the life of the HOEC team.

We currently have 972 members without power in the Mountain View area. Sho-Me Power is working to get the Mountain View Sub back online. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews are working on the issue. If you need to report an outage, you may use the SmartHub Mobile App on your iPhone or Android smartphone, or the website at www.hoecoop.org. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER. Please stay away from downed power lines and report them to us immediately.

We trim trees so we can serve you more efficiently. Learn more about our tree trimming here.