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:
The HOEC business office will be closed Friday July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. Dispatchers will be available in the event of a power outage. Outages may be reported with the "Report an Outage" link at the top of this page, or in the SmartHub mobile app, or by phone at 417-256-2131 or toll-free 1-888-463-7693.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Prevention is key to protecting workers from heat stress. Follow these suggestions to stay safe:
Caller ID can fib. Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you call the number listed on your cooperative’s website or utility bill. And don’t click those "sponsored" posts for the phone number. Scammers will put fake phone numbers on these ads to convince you to call them.
June is Home Safety Month. Did you know electrical issues are one of the leading causes of home fires in the U.S.? Protect your home and loved ones with these quick tips:
Check cords and plugs for damage - frayed wires can spark fires.
