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Our members, employees, first responders, elected officials, those who donated, safety of all.
#CoopStrong
#HurricaneHarvey
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6 p.m. Update: Crews have restored nearly 10,000 locations today and continue to work at this time. Our team will update the restoration estimates later this evening.
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Thank you to Bandera Electric Cooperative, CoServ, Central Texas Electric Cooperative, United Cooperative Services, CECA Comanche Electric Cooperative, Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the many others who have sent linemen to East Texas
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More than 11,000 locations have been restored since Beryl devastated our area. Approximately 500 linemen, contractors and vegetation management crews are working across our area. Many more are arriving today and will be deployed to work immediately.
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Crews have restored 6,000 members this afternoon, for a total of 31,000 members since Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas. More than 1,000 line technicians and tree clearing crews are working across the system’s 7,000 miles of line to restore the remaining outages.
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Sam Houston EC’s line technicians, tree trimming crews and others have restored over 90% of members affected by Hurricane Beryl and are continuing the restoration efforts this morning. If you are on the roads today, we encourage you to drive carefully and watch for crews at work.
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Sam Houston EC’s line technicians, tree trimming crews and others restored an additional 12,600 consumer-members today for a total of 75,000 members restored following Hurricane Beryl.
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Our crews are ready to go. Trucks are fueled up and stocked with materials. Hundreds of extra crews are reserved and on standby. We hope Laura and Marco bring some needed rain, but no damage. If they do, preparations are in place and we are ready to roll. Be safe and
#PowerOn
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More than 1,000 line technicians and tree clearing crews continue to make progress through the Piney Woods of East Texas. Crews have now restored 45,500 locations and continue to work across the region.
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Additional good news to report this afternoon is that transmission service has been restored to five substations.
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Sam Houston EC’s 1,000 line technicians, tree trimming crews and others restored 24,000 members today, for a total of 43,000 members restored following Hurricane Beryl. This is more than half of the members who were affected by the hurricane.
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An additional 5,000 members have been restored this afternoon for a total of 16,000 restored since Hurricane Beryl hit our system. More than 500 line technicians and vegetation management crews continue to work to clear the damage caused by the hurricane.
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Sam Houston EC crews have restored 5,000 locations today, bringing the total members restored to 66,500. Over 1,000 line technicians and tree trimming crews continue to work at this time on the remaining outages. Our team will update the restoration estimates later this evening.
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Sam Houston EC has been advised of a rumor that power will be shut off in San Jacinto County tonight. There are no plans to turn off power to any area, but please note that new outages can occur if a tree falls or a fault occurs on a line, but we are not planning to turn it off.
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Sam Houston EC’s 1,000 line technicians, tree trimming crews and others restored 18,000 members so far today, for a total of 61,000 members restored following Hurricane Beryl. This is more than three-quarters of the members who were affected by the hurricane.
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Our electric Co-op is unique because we belong to the communities we serve. The Co-op is led by its members, which gives us a unique understanding of the needs of our local communities.
#coopadvantage
#electriccooperatives
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Employees from Sam Houston EC, Jasper-Newton EC and
@EntergyTX
conducted switching training yesterday. What does this mean? When storms hit and power goes out, your local co-op works with the transmission provider in our area (Entergy) to restore power more quickly.
#CoopMonth
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We encourage you to follow local emergency management officials for other safety information for your community. The most updated information is available here . There were some delays with our app, website and outage map earlier, but they are resolved.
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Transmission service has not been restored to seven substations yet, and we are not able to provide an accurate estimate of when power will be restored. As soon as we have this information, we will provide additional updates.
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We're so proud to announce that Communications Specialist Chad Simon has been named a 2021 Co-op Rising Star by
@NRECANews
. Chad- we're thankful for your hard work!
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As Beryl clears the northeast corner of Sam Houston EC's service area, it has left over 76,000 of our members without power.
Sam Houston EC crews along with more than 200 contractors are making repairs as quickly and safely as possible.
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7 p.m. Update: Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s system sustained severe damage as Beryl moved across with damaging wind and storms. We serve 91,000 meters, and more than 81,500 were without service at the peak today. Crews have restored 5,500 meters so far and continue to work.
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Sam Houston EC’s 1,030 line technicians, tree trimming crews and others restored an additional 1,000 consumer-members after last night’s update for a total of 62,400 members restored following Hurricane Beryl.
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More than 500 linemen and vegetation management crews are working across the system, and 500 additional contractors will join the efforts tomorrow. This video shows some of the extensive damage they are encountering.
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Crews have restored service to more than 8,000 locations. With the significant damage, 200 more contractors are on their way to help restore service safely and efficiently.
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Line technicians, contractors and mutual aid crews continue to work across our system to restore the remaining 150 members without service following Hurricane Beryl. Please watch for workers and their vehicles in your area so they can continue to work safely.
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Please note that you may not see crews in your immediate area, but restoration work does not necessarily follow roads, or they may be clearing another issue between your home and our substation that is preventing the flow of electricity.
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Today, as we celebrate our nation’s freedom, Sam Houston EC thanks the courageous men and women who are dedicated to preserving it. Our offices will be closed today. Please report outages at 888-444-1207 or access your account online or through our automated phone system.
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Sam Houston EC is monitoring Hurricane Beryl and preparing for the storm’s movement across Texas. We encourage our consumer-members to check their storm preparations, just as our employees are checking our system.
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Let the sugarplums safely dance through your head, turn off holiday lights before going to bed.
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Herman Allen is an electrical technician with the Co-op. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. Allen notes the bond service members share, and he sees a similar bond among Co-op employees.
“I like the family atmosphere and teamwork among employees,” Allen said.
#VetsPowerUs
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There are some smaller outages scattered throughout the area, most due to ice and broken limbs on power lines. Our crews are working all across the system. So far today MISO has not required Sam Houston EC to reduce load. Click here for the full update:
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For more information on restoration in your service area, visit:
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We are thankful for the many crews who are restoring electricity. There are others who have worked behind the scenes keeping crews safe such as our system operators, support staff, mechanics and crew leaders. Others are answering calls and sharing information with our membership.
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Teaching children about electrical safety can be one of the most important tasks we take on as not only an electric cooperative, but also as parents.
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Due to the scale of the damage, we are unable to project estimated times of restoration with accuracy, so this function on our outage map has been temporarily turned off. As soon as we are able to predict estimated times of restoration, we will restore that function.
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Summer storms can bring dangerous lightning strikes. Check out these lightning safety tips from
@NWS
#LightningSafetyAwarenessWeek
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Here is a list of resources for assistance in our area: . Please contact your local emergency management officials for additional information or call 211.
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It's
#FarmSafetyWeek
! Always check your surroundings for electrical equipment when harvesting.
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Hurricane Beryl is currently making its way across our system. Sam Houston EC crews are making repairs where safe to do so, and additional contractors are arriving to help restore service.
We encourage all our members to stay inside as the storm passes.
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This will be a multiple-day effort to restore the system. Please make necessary arrangements to keep yourself and your family safe. If you have a generator, be sure you are operating it safely to protect yourself and crews working: .
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Crews made exceptional headway today clearing lines and restoring service where possible. Sam Houston EC has been working with Entergy, our regional transmission provider, to restore transmission service to all substations, but they have not all been restored yet.
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Changing out a power pole can be a lengthy job. Here's a birds eye view.
http://t.co/mWL6sVFCCC
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Electric cooperatives, including Sam Houston EC, believe that hiring & caring for veterans and military spouses strengthens our local communities. Learn more about our national initiative to help veterans explore meaningful co-op careers:
#HireAVeteranDay
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Even though we’re locally-owned and operated, we cooperate with other electric cooperatives across the country. This type of collaboration allows us to address complex challenges while remaining true to our local roots.
#coopadvantage
#electriccooperatives
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We have heard our members’ request for estimated times of restoration. We appreciate your patience and have the following updates for our service area. These estimates are for when we expect to restore approximately 90% of customers in the area who can safely receive it.
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Line Technician Yancy Williams has served our country since 1986 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged and enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1993. Williams notes the military is one big family and so is Sam Houston EC.
#VetsPowerUS
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Dispatch Supervisor Kenzie Moore served as a medic in the Army Reserves. "There are many similarities between the military and the Co-op– the values the Army instilled helped form a foundation of teamwork and respect, and I can say the same for Sam Houston EC."
#VetsPowerUs
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Sam Houston EC is coordinating with State and local emergency management officials. Here’s a list of resources that have been shared for assistance in our area: . Contact your local emergency management officials for additional information.
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Members have alerted us that scammers are trying to pose as Sam Houston EC. Our employees will never demand payment, or ask you to purchase a prepaid card. If you receive a call and are not sure it is actually Sam Houston EC, hang up and dial our phone number, 800-458-0381.
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We are still unable to provide an estimate for when power will be restored any part of our system. This will be a multiple-day effort to restore the system. Please make necessary arrangements to keep yourself and your family safe.
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Today is Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to thank our members for recognizing our employees. We received many messages following Winter Storm Uri, including these pictures from Leggett ISD students. Please know it is an honor to work for you, our consumer-members.
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Please be safe out on our roadways. TXDOT has reported ice and snow throughout our service territory and discourages travel.
#staysafe
#heedwarnings
Our crews are ready to respond, should we experience any power interruptions.
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The most updated information is available on our outage map: .
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The damage to our system is significant. 7 of 38 substations do not have transmission, but all substations are intact. From the substations, feeders are the main lines that distribute power to communities. 67 of 123 feeders were down entirely and many others were severely damaged
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There is serious damage across our area, especially in the southern half of our service territory. Fallen trees, broken poles and crossarms, as well as down power lines. Stay away from down lines, and follow local emergency officials for information.
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Monday, April 13, we'll be celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day. Help us
#ThankALineman
http://t.co/CSpSnE7l4q
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We live it. We breathe it. We’re invested for us all.
#CoopsCommit
to the community we serve because we live here, too!
#CoopMonth
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#DYK
all light bulb manufacturers are required to provide consumers with helpful information on bulb efficiency? Remember to check the Lighting Facts label when shopping for bulbs!
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#DidYouKnow
: Keeping your thermostat on the same setting doesn’t mean your energy bill won’t increase when the outdoor temperature drops. It will make your system work harder to maintain the inside temperature, and consume more electricity.
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Few things can shorten the life of your home faster than a roof leak, even a minor one can damage your attic insulation before you know it.
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Lineworkers keep our communities safe and bright! Don't forget to
#ThankALineworker
today for National Lineworker Appreciation Day.
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Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day. Help us celebrate!
#ThankALineman
http://t.co/3PvdV1qbmp
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Check your mailbox- our 2022 Calendar & Handbook is arriving soon! This year it features beautiful locations all across our service area.
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Our electric Co-op was built by the community, belongs to the community and continues to be led by the community––that’s the cooperative difference!
#coopadvantage
#electriccooperatives
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The edge of Hurricane Laura impacted members primarily in Tyler, Hardin, Angelina, Polk, and Jasper Counties. Our linemen, along with those who came to assist, are working to restore power safely to the 5,500 members currently affected by outages.
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#OnThisDay
in 1939, the State of Texas authorized the creation of
@SamHoustonEC
. 83 years later, our goal is still the same: to provide excellent service to our members. Recent American Customer Satisfaction Index shows that we are reaching our goals: .
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It's chilly outside! This cold front is a great reminder to check for leaking air around your home. Keeping warm air (or cool air in the summer) inside your home, is a great way to improve efficiency, and lower your electricity bill.
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Chad Simon retired from the Marines as a combat photographer before joining the Co-op as a communications specialist. He enjoys the camaraderie among the Co-op's employees. He also enjoys being part of an organization that provides a service to the community.
#VetsPowerUs
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We encourage members to conserve energy. Please turn down thermostats to 68 degrees, avoid washing dishes or clothes, and turn off or unplug non-essential lights and appliances. Stay safe, and report outages to 888-444-1207. More information here:
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May's photo in our Member Calendar and Handbook features Texas' official large mammal, the Texas Longhorn.
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You're invited to our Annual Meeting of Members, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Join us at the Polk County Commerce Center in Livingston at 1:30 p.m.
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With cooler weather, many East Texans are looking for new places to explore this fall. The Neches River National Wildlife Refuge offers natural beauty and recreation.
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Visit, for updates.
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We understand that extended power outages are challenging. Here is a list of resources for assistance in our area: . Please contact your local emergency management officials for additional information or call 211.
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We expect to wrap up
#HurricaneLaura
power restoration around midday today. We received good news and do not anticipate being impacted by rolling blackouts today. Thank you again for your patience, and thanks to the crews who are working to restore power!
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Chip Adair served nine years in the Air Force, and deployed to support Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. "Getting to work around top of the line (equipment) is fun, even if you couldn't tell anyone," Adair said. He is a system analyst in the our IT department.
#VetsPowerUs
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Keep blow dryers, radios and any other electrical devices away from all water, especially those used in a bathroom.
#electricalsafety
#home
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Close blinds and drapes during the day to keep the sun’s warming rays at bay. Where practical, plant trees and shrubs that offer shade in summer and allow sunlight through in winter.
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Use caution when cutting or drilling where electrical wires or water pipes could be accidentally touched or penetrated.
#toolsafety
#diy
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Bobby Wallace was a combat engineer from 1988-1993 in the Army. He has a combat deployment to Desert Storm and a deployment to Korea. He enjoyed seeing different parts of the world. Wallace is a utility designer for the Co-op.
#VetsPowerUs
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Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. Thank you for making our communities brighter! We want to recognize these businesses. Tell us, who's your favorite "mom and pop" business in your community?
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The number of people who work from home offices is quickly growing. Whether it’s your job, for school or just a place to pay bills, make sure your office is efficient:
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Sam Houston Electric Cooperative is proud to employ 14 veterans. Not only did they serve our country, they continue serving by working in our rural communities by working at Sam Houston EC.
#VetsPowerUs
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It's National Lineworker Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for the crews who work so hard to keep the electricity flowing reliably across our system.
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They can be hazardous, and crews and contractors are trained to safely work in these situations. If you are using a generator, be sure you are operating it safely. Visit this link for a helpful guide: .
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#CoopMonth
is all about you! Sam Houston EC members are at the heart of everything we do.
#CoopsCommit
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Congratulations to member Rhae Brown! She won
@TexasCoopPower
's monthly contest for her dish, Spaghetti Squash With Cashew Pesto.
Try her delicious recipe, and read about the current contest: Cast Iron Cooking. The reader with the winning recipe wins $500.
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Elina Hobbs served 11 years in the Navy from 1993-2004 as a storekeeper. She is currently a billing coordinator for the Co-op. Hobbs traveled the world while in the Navy and she visited 13 countries. Hobbs said she really enjoyed the diversity of the Navy.
#VetsPowerUs
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Inspect cords regularly for damage. Replace damaged, cracked or frayed cords immediately. Never patch a cord with tape.
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It's National Engineers Week! Sam Houston EC's engineers help improve system reliability, plan substations and manage the way electricity flows across our distribution system. Their hard work helps to keep the lights on and ensure everyone’s safety. Thanks for all you do!
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On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment was added to the constitution granting women full and equal voting rights.
#WomensEqualityDay
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Visit, for more information
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It's tax free weekend! Save even more with your Co-op Connections Card!
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You light up our lives and
#CoopsCommit
to do the same.
#CoopMonth
and every month, we're proud to provide you with safe, reliable power.
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