Safety & Security Archives – Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Here are some quick tips to ensure your safety, and that of your family members and PEC lineworkers: Do…

Look up for power lines before you begin any outdoor projects — and remember, lines can be buried underground. Remember…

Reliability and safety go hand in hand Remember, PEC employees need to be able to work safely around electric equipment…

Our dedicated lineworkers are ready to respond across the service territory and will get the lights back on as quickly…

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Circuit breakers are designed to protect your home from power surges and electrical shorts. They trip open if there’s a…

In 2019 alone, there were 88 vehicle-related power outages in our service territory, including collisions with utility poles that downed power…

Never leave the kitchen while you’re cooking. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires, according to the U.S….

Use complex and unique passwords, including for PEC’s SmartHub. Avoid opening attachments and links in unexpected emails. Keep your computer…

Keep trees and landscaping clear of electrical hazards: Never trim trees near power lines yourself. If a tree is growing…