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We are calling a Peak Alert today, Sunday, Aug. 16, until 7 p.m. Please alternate the use of major appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves until 7 p.m.

The heat continues to scorch south central Missouri, and HOEC has issued another PEAK ALERT. Please alternate or avoid use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves) until 7 pm. Unplug unused chargers and devices. Raise thermostats a few degrees if possible.

Temperatures outside are continuing to rise, and cooling your home in extreme heat results in higher electric bills. Taking action today on the tips in the graphic above can help. Learn other easy steps you can take to lower your energy bill.

Due to continuing extreme heat, HOEC has issued a PEAK ALERT. Please alternate or avoid use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves) until 7 pm. Unplug unused chargers and devices. Raise thermostats a few degrees if possible.

CEO/General Manager Aaron Wheeler talks about Peak Alerts and why they are important for our members. When we issue a Peak Alert we ask members to stay vigilant in conserving energy.

Due to the extreme heat, HOEC has issued a PEAK ALERT. Please alternate or avoid use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves) until 7 pm. Raise thermostats a few degrees if possible. If a new peak electrical demand is set it could cost the cooperative and members hundreds of thousands of dollars in the future.

Sho-Me Power Cooperative corrected issues in the Alton Substation tonight to allow members power to be restored. However, when the issue occurred, it disrupted our automated meter reporting, therefore we cannot check meters to determine if they are with or without power. If you remain without power, or experience a power issue, please call the office at 417-256-2131.

All members out of the Alton substation are currently without power. There is an issue inside the substation and Sho-Me Power, our power provider is working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience, dispatch for Howell-Oregon and Sho-Me Power are aware of the outage.

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 HOEC on the weeklong trip. This year, all 40 of Missouri's electric distribution cooperatives participated in the program.

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.