(Update: Monday, 10/22 – Currently, 24 percent of Jackson County, Florida meters served by WFEC were restored. The co-op serves about 40 percent of their membership out of the Sneads District Office, which our SRE crews are working out of…
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Power outages caused by Gordon reduced to 4,500 from 10,500
The storm may have been swift moving, but the 70 mph winds where enough to break power poles and cause thousands of power outages in southeast Mississippi. “Our crews have been working hard since about 5:30 this morning,” said Singing…
Crews working to restore power to >10,500 meters following TS Gordon
News Release (7 a.m.) Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall last night around 10:00 p.m., as a 70-mph storm. It crossed over land just west of the Alabama-Mississippi border and east of Pascagoula. As of this morning, Singing River Electric has…
Crews are prepared to restore power after Tropical Storm Gordon
Singing River Electric Cooperative has completed preparations for Tropical Storm Gordon. Trucks have been serviced, equipment has been relocated and help has been requested from neighboring electric co-ops crews. Gordon should make landfall tonight as a strong tropical storm or…
Singing River Electric Cooperative is prepared for Tropical Storm Gordon
Singing River Electric Cooperative has implemented its Emergency Preparedness Plan and is completing preparations for the storm. Crews will be briefed this morning and will continue to work to restore power as long as it is safe to do so.…
Domestic violence survivors receive a helping hand
The Gulf Coast Center For Nonviolence domestic violence shelter, Adrienne’s House, recently received a Singing River Electric Neighbors Helping Neighbor Community Grant. The grant will be used to add a safety railing and handicap-accessible ramp to the entrance of the…
RCS Elementary students go high places with grant
Resurrection Elementary students will soon be playing on new playground equipment thanks to a Singing River Electric Neighbors Helping Neighbor’s Community Grant. The grant will be used to add rock climbing and monkey bars to the current playground. “Statistics have…
Scam Alert
Several Singing River Electric businesses have called to complain of a phone scam. Calls are being made to our area. Technology even allows these scammers to alter caller IDs to support their deceit. The caller may claim the member’s account…
Solar Panel Safety
Did you know, improper installation of solar panels, or installing them without letting us know can endanger our linemen and your neighbors in the event of a major outage. Most grid-connected PV systems shut down to prevent back-feeding electricity into…
Make a Splash This Summer With an Energy Star Pool Pump
With an ENERGY STAR certified pool pump, pools are just better! Don’t lose out on big energy savings and other benefits. Pool pumps can be your home’s second largest energy user, adding about $500 every year to your energy bills?…