Outages
Steps to Restoring Power
Swisher Electric line crews are on call 24 hours a day. Rest
assured that you will not have to wait long for your electric
service to be restored. You have the Home Team Advantage: local
linemen and a local co-op.
Simply call 806.995.3567 any time, night or day, and your local cooperative linemen will soon be headed your way.
Learn how SEC restores your power [pdf, 96 KB]
What to Do in an Outage
Preparedness is always the best plan in an emergency. In the event of a power failure, it is best to have the following available:
- At least one gallon of water
- Battery powered lantern
- Batteries
- Flashlight
- Portable radio
- A small supply of food
- Blankets and pillows
To simplify your emergency preparations, you may wish to choose a radio, flashlight, and lantern that use the same size batteries. Other Tips:
- Due to extreme risk of fire, do not use candles during an outage.
- Leave refrigerators closed. Food will last longer in an unopened fridge or freezer.
- Keep an old "standard" (not cordless) telephone handy, since they do not require electricity to work.
- Unplug sensitive electronic equipment.
Portable Generator Safety
During the occasional outage a portable generator can supplement your
electrical needs. however, there are many safety issues of which you
should be aware before hooking up your generator. Irresponsibly
connected portable generators may cause potentially fatal shock
to your co-op linemen.
For information on correctly installing back-up generators, please contact Andy Stewart.