One hundred and ten high school students participated in Missouri's 63rd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14 – 20. Local delegates Brylee Barnes of West Plains and Mya Voyles of Eminence represented Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) on the weeklong trip.
Never go near a downed power line; always assume it is energized and dangerous. Stay far away and call 911 immediately to report it. If you are in a vehicle near downed power lines, stay inside the vehicle and call 911 and wait for help to arrive. Do not exit unless there is an immediate danger such as fire.
Thank you for your efforts to conserve energy and help us keep the demand for energy within range on Monday, July 27, with temperatures hitting record highs and dangerous conditions. Thank you for stepping up and helping us Beat the Peak.
Older homes have charm, but they can also come with higher energy use. Small upgrades can make a big difference, like sealing air leaks, adding insulation, upgrading to LED lighting and servicing HVAC systems regularly. For more info, see Energy Tips and Home Energy Audit.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a special electrical outlet, identifiable by the “TEST” and “RESET” buttons on the front, designed to protect against electric shock. GFCIs quickly shut off power when they detect an electrical imbalance.
Due to the extreme high temperatures, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is entering a PEAK ALERT period. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is asking members to alternate the use of major appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves NOW until 7 p.m.
When it comes to substations, always keep out and stay safe. If you see suspicious activity, a fire, or damaged equipment, please call 9-1-1.
Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate, but they can also be dangerous around power lines and electrical equipment. Help us keep our communities safe and powered this holiday:
Sho-Me Power has scheduled substation maintenance Tuesday morning, beginning at 1 AM and continuing until 3 AM for the Koshkonong Substation. 980 members will be affected by this planned outage, and will receive notification through the SmartHub app if they are signed up or a phone call/message if the number we have on file is correct.
The HOEC office will be closed Friday July 3 in observance of Independence Day. In the event of a power interruption, outages may be reported with the SmartHub link at top-right of this website, or in the SmartHub mobile app, or by phone at 417-256-2131.
We wish you all a happy and safe Independence Day weekend!
6327 US-63 S, West Plains, MO
Open weekdays, 8:00 to 4:30 417-256-2131
Mailing Address: HOEC, P.O. Box 649, West Plains, MO 65775
