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Feb 1, 2026 7:47 PM

February 1, 2026

Welcome home, Jared! Team SEMO’s Jared Kelley recently joined 10 other representatives from Missouri’s electric cooperatives, including two linemen from Black River Electric Cooperative in Fredericktown, on a Missouri on a Mission (Missouri Electric Cooperatives) trip to the hurricane-ravaged island of Jamaica—a mission that looked very different from most storm responses. The group traveled to […]
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Jan 30, 2026 12:51 PM

January 30, 2026

Team SEMO’s Storm Response Team Arrives in Mississippi Our crews made it safely to Mississippi and got right to work helping restore power for Pontotoc Electric Power Association members. Every pole set and line repaired represents families, businesses, and communities ready to get back to normal. Crews are working one section at a time, and […]
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Jan 30, 2026 11:19 AM

January 30, 2026

Frostbite & Hypothermia: Know Your Actions Please know the signs, and take action immediately
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Jan 29, 2026 5:52 PM

January 29, 2026

Galloping isn’t just for horses! In high winds and icy weather, power lines can start to “gallop” too. It’s a wild sight—but also dangerous! Stay clear, stay safe and call SEMO Electric so our team can rope those lines back in.
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Jan 28, 2026 6:21 PM

January 28, 2026

Save Water. Stop the Drip. #HomeEfficiencyTip: Fix leaky faucets. One drop a second can cost you up to $35 a year and waste 1,661 gallons of water.
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Jan 27, 2026 6:15 PM

January 27, 2026

Winter Weather Safety Winter storms can bring strong winds and icy lines. Be prepared for outages! Charge your devices and backup batteries. Stock up on flashlights and fresh batteries. Keep extra blankets handy. Report an outage using SmartHub or by calling 800-813-5230.
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Jan 26, 2026 11:02 AM

January 26, 2026

What Missouri Homeowners Must Know Before Using a Generator Good information from our friends at Callaway Electric Cooperative! As storms and power outages disrupt your service from time to time, Missouri homeowners can turn to portable generators to keep the lights on. A misstep can turn a helpful tool into a serious hazard and put […]
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Jan 25, 2026 2:35 PM

January 25, 2026

We are blessed. This video from Mississippi reminds us of 2009. Let’s pray for our family and friends to the east and south. This could have easily been us. Always be prepared for days without power.
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Jan 25, 2026 1:25 PM

January 25, 2026

Winter Storm Fern has brought extremely cold temperatures to our area. Roads are dangerous—please stay home if you can and use caution if you must travel. Consider lowering your thermostat slightly to reduce strain on furnaces and electricity use. Stay away from any downed power lines. Our prayers are with our friends to the south […]
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Jan 25, 2026 10:11 AM

January 25, 2026

Update 10:11 a.m- All power has been restored. In order to make needed repairs, we will be turning off the power to a portion of our Idalia substation. Areas include Essex, Circle City, Sherwood Forrest and Martin Hills. Crews expect to have the power restored within an hour. To report an outage, call 800-813-5230 or […]