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Don't post signs on power poles. Nails, staples and tacks can damage utility workers' protective gear and expose them to risk of injury or electrocution. Learn more, and protect the team that keeps your power flowing.

Learn more lightning safety tips.

If you’re using an extension cord, ensure you know the designation. Use the following codes to determine proper use.

Grilling outdoors is not only a good way to keep your house cooler and lower your energy bill, it’s also a great way to enjoy warm summer days with family and friends. However, grill fires cause thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property loss each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Stay safe by following these simple tips:

We currently have 90 members without power in the Tecumseh area from this evening’s storm moving through. Additionally, 90 members are without power in the Trask / Mountain View area from earlier this afternoon, but high water levels at crossings in the area are impeding restoration. Dispatch is aware of the outages.

The storms moving through our service area this afternoon have left us with 410 members without power in Birch Tree and 63 out in Mountain View. Crews have been dispatched to the outages and will be working to restore power.

HOEC linemen Noah Denton and Dwight Eden recently participated in AMEC's Underground School in Jefferson City. The training focused on safe procedures for cooperative linemen while working with high voltage underground electrical lines and equipment.

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Learn the symptoms of Extreme Heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Happy First Day of Summer! As we soak up the additional sunshine, it's the perfect time to consider ways to keep cool while saving energy: