Ozark Border Electric Cooperative

Don't forget this tip: when thunder roars, go indoors! Stay out of the water until at least 30 minutes after you last heard thunder. Know how to keep you and your family safe around pools, hot tubs and other water activities from Members First: https://www.MembersFirst.coop/Safety/Outdoor/WaterSafety. via Associated Electric Cooperative #MembersFirst

#DYK that Americans enjoy a food supply that is abundant, affordable, and among the world’s safest, thanks in large part to the efficiency and productivity of America’s farm and ranch families? To the farmers who work in acres, not hours, we thank you. For more "Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food" visit https://www.FB.org/newsroom/fast-facts. via American Farm Bureau Federation #ThankaFarmer

Today, we honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? There is a difference! Memorial Day: The last Monday of each May Remembers those who died while serving.... Veterans Day: The 11th day of each November Honors those who served.

Using the barbeque grill is a great way to celebrate Memorial Day and save a little electricity, too. If you plan to grill this week, follow these safety tips from the American Safety Council: Never leave a grill unattended Have a fire extinguisher ready Clean off any excess grease

Springtime is the perfect time to get your A/C serviced and fully prepared for the hot summer months ahead.

Please be safe out there! Car accidents are a leading cause of power outages for many rural electric cooperatives and downed lines are dangerous for all involved including linemen and first responders. If you have an accident involving a power pole, stay in the car until first responders tell you it's safe to exit. If you MUST leave (for instance, if your car is on fire), hop with your feet together away from the car, being careful not to touch any metal.

We have avoided rolling blackouts for another day! Our power supplier has praised the members of all Missouri electric cooperatives for our efforts to conserve- it is making a huge difference! At this point we are asking our members to continue your efforts until Friday. Many of the utilities around us are still experiencing big problems- but the Associated group’s system is stable for now, and hopefully will remain so until this crazy weather breaks. Thank you for your continued efforts to help get us through this intact - YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Update from Associated Electric Cooperative Members of Ozark Border Electric Cooperative have been asked to safely conserve as much electricity as possible as the three-tiered system of electric cooperatives continues to do everything possible to meet record demand for electricity driven by extreme subzero temperatures throughout a large portion of the country. On February 15, Associated Electric Cooperative, the power supplier for six regional generation and transmission coo...peratives and 51 distribution cooperatives, including OBEC, asked its member systems to urge consumer-members to safely conserve as much electricity as possible. The key goal for requesting conservation efforts is to prevent the need to implement controlled service interruptions in the event overall electric demand exceeds available generation. Although this unprecedented winter weather event is not over, Associated does not currently plan to implement controlled service interruptions. The situation continues to be monitored closely and members will be notified as soon as possible of changes. We ask consumer-members to continue safely conserving as much electricity as possible as we work through this weather event. The quick action of members over the last 24 hours to reduce loads and conserve electricity has prevented system outages and is greatly appreciated. The employees of OBEC, M&A Electric Power Cooperative and Associated Electric Cooperative continue to do everything possible to ensure safe and reliable power for members. See more

The loss of power and heat during a winter storm can create potential health hazards for you and your family. Hypothermiawhich can occur indoors or outdoorshappens when your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Symptoms include shivering, loss of coordination, confusion, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Learn more about the warning signs of hypothermia at https://www.CDC.gov/disast/winter/staysafe/hypothermia.html. via CDC

Protect your pipes. Shut off exterior faucets, and drain water from outdoor pipes to prevent them from bursting.

Our power supplier has informed us that the need for rolling blackouts has been avoided for today! If we can all continue to conserve tomorrow like we did today we may get out of this intact. Great job OBEC members!

Did Santa bring new electronics to someone in your house? #SafetyTip: January is a great time to check the extension cords, surge protectors, and power strips those devices are connected to for damage that can cause fire or electric shock.

Electric bills increase during the winter for a variety of reasons but a few changes in your home may help you to control your usage. Questions? Reach out to us at any time, we'd like to help you become more efficient! https://www.OzarkBorder.org/locations.php

Kids are online this year more than ever before. Data Privacy Day is on January 28, but here are some tips to help them be #PrivacyAware starting today: Start the conversation about the public nature of the Internet early Teach them about privacy settings and update them together Help them understand that any information they share online can be easily copied and is almost impossible to take back... Have a discussion about what types of information they should not share such as addresses and phone numbers via National Cyber Security Alliance

It's #CutYourEnergyCostsDay! Let's test your energy-saving knowledge. True or False: Installing dimmer switches is a great way to reduce your energy costs?