When severe storms strike, electric cooperatives respond. This spring, OEC sent multiple crews to assist neighboring co-ops as they worked to restore power and rebuild after destructive weather swept through their service areas.
Two OEC crews traveled to Stilwell to support Ozarks Electric Cooperative following a round of damaging storms. Working long hours in harsh conditions, they helped clear debris, rebuild lines, and restore power to thousands of homes. A few days later, another OEC crew rolled out to Collinsville to assist Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative with similar recovery efforts.
The trucks were packed, the gear was loaded, and our crews were on the road.
Our mutual aid crews’ quick response and hard work brought real relief to fellow co-ops and the communities they serve.
When challenges arise, OEC linemen don’t just represent their co-op—they represent the cooperative commitment to stand by one another, regardless of distance or difficulty.