OUTAGE MAP UPGRADE
Our Outage Map has received an upgrade and we think you will like it! The map now allows for many overlays including weather and substation districts and has customizable views. This way you can view […]
Our Outage Map has received an upgrade and we think you will like it! The map now allows for many overlays including weather and substation districts and has customizable views. This way you can view […]
At any moment, 1,800 thunderstorms occur worldwide, according to the National Weather Service. That is 16 million storms a year! In an average year, 1,200 tornadoes cause 60 to 65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries in
Be Prepared and Stay Safe: Storm Watches vs. Warnings →
Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life. It powers our homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. We depend on it to keep us warm in the winter (and cool in the summer), charge our phones
Beginner’s Guide to the Electric Grid →
By: Mark Walling, CEO Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. As the CEO of Coastal Electric Cooperative, for me, it’s a time to reflect on
RELIABLE POWER FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW →
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items,
FIVE WAYS TO SAFEGUARD YOUR HOME THIS WINTER →
By: Brandon Keesee, SEMO Electric Cooperative in Missouri “How long is it going to take?” Those are familiar words to all who work in the electric industry. It’s a phrase I’ve been asked thousands of
A Lineworker’s Timeline: Restoring a Power Outage →
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it: power outages occasionally happen. For most Coastal Electric members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms,
Restoring Power Safely and Efficiently →
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30, is officially here, and forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of
Please beware that many members are receiving calls from scammers stating their accounts are up for disconnection without immediate payment. Please hang up immediately! Coastal Electric will never ask for a payment over the phone.