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You can help beat the peak by waiting to do energy-intensive chores, such as washing and drying clothes, during times when energy demand is lower. Learn more ways to keep your energy bill stable through the scorching heat.

If you lose power during a storm, here are ways to stay safe during the outage.

It's about to get HOT again (like it hasn't been already with this humidity!) Temps will be in the mid 90s and heat will be dangerous. Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (see graphic below). Be sure to check on pets and neighbors and made sure they have a way to stay cool and out of the sun.

Kari Jordan and Caleb Meeker, students from Eminence High School, were among 96 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 15-18 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City.

We currently have a feeder out of West Plains substation down right now. A phase of wire came down and has to be replaced. To repair it safely, additional members power had to be shut off while the repair is made. There are just more than 850 members without power. Crews are working on the issue as safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for your patience.

HOEC currently has 603 members on the West Plains Substation without power between K highway and 160 W, extending to South Fork. Crews are en route to determine the cause and make repairs. If you come across downed power lines stay away and stay safe.

If you see suspicious activity near a substation or other utility equipment, report it right away by calling 911. Keep children away from substations; the high voltage equipment is deadly. Authorized workers use protective equipment and knowledge to stay safe.

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.