Farm equipment has gotten much larger over the years. This puts farmers at an elevated risk of contacting an electric line if not being extremely careful. In the United States, approximately 1,000 people are killed and upwards of 30,000 are injured in electrical incidents annually. Don’t be a victim.
Blanche Hardin celebrated her 100th birthday today at the Caulfield Community Building. HOEC CEO/General Manager Dan Singletary stopped by to visit with her and congratulate her on the milestone. Ms. Hardin moved to Missouri when she was 2 years old. She explained that her husband helped string electric lines in the area. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ms. Hardin!
Happy 100th Birthday to Ms. Margaret Balough today, August 25, 2022. Dan Singletary, CEO/General Manager at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, visited with Ms. Balough to wish her a happy day on the century celebration. From everyone at HOEC Happy Birthday!
HOEC works every day to maintain and improve reliability to members.
Remember, Monday August 22nd is back-to-school day for many area schools. Watch for kids as they get on and off the bus. Many of them are excited too and may not be paying attention. Also remember to leave yourself extra time to get to work in the morning as the buses will be back on the highways. Make this day a safe one!
Before the school buses hit the pavement this year, make sure your kids know what to do if there is an accident involving a power line. Stay on the bus!
It’s National Safe Digging Day! Did you know you are responsible for repairs if you strike an underground line while digging? Keep your pets and everyone else in your family safe: Call 811 two to three business days prior to digging.
We currently have 398 members without power in the Eminence area and 39 members in the Winona area. 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 using SmartHub Web here on the HOEC website.
Mountain View Birch Tree Back-To-School Kick-Off is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Eagles Football field in Mountain View. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative will have a table set up and be on hand to welcome kids back to school. If you are in the area, stop by and visit with us.
