Southern Pioneer Electric Presents Crossroads Center, Inc. with $2,500 H.U.G.S. Grant

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The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) team presented Crossroads Center, Inc. in Liberal with a $2,500 grant on February 6. Funds from the grant will be put toward the center’s goal of purchasing a new tractor for its facility.

“Purchasing a new tractor will assist with maintenance of the grounds and care of the facilities, allowing us to decrease the time spent on the labor involved in running the center,” said Rena Cross, executive director for Crossroads Center, Inc. “We will be able to offer better care for our therapy horses and the grounds when classes are not in session.”

“Crossroads Center offers a wonderful service to Liberal and the surrounding areas,” said Ruby Terrazas, energy services coordinator for Southern Pioneer Electric. “The H.U.G.S. team is honored to be able to assist with their mission by providing this grant.”

Extreme Cold Weather Expected

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More cold weather is on its way this weekend. Taking steps to prepare now can help make weathering colder temperatures more bearable:
– Prepare supplies in advance. Replace flashlight batteries and have bottled water and nonperishable food items available.
– Check generators now. Be sure you know how to operate your generator safely, have a proper disconnect switch installed by a licensed electrician and have fuel and oil on hand. Keep generators safely away from your home or garage to ensure exhaust fumes do not enter buildings.
– Customers with medical necessities for electricity may consider a backup plan in the event of a power outage. This may include a backup source for power or staying at another location.
– Collect firewood or ensure you have fuel for any safe alternative heat source.
– Decrease your energy use. Consider lowering your thermostat a few degrees, opening blinds during the day to allow sunshine in (don’t forget to close them at night), using small appliances like crockpots to cook meals and unplugging any unnecessary or unused electronics.
– Know Southern Pioneer’s outage reporting number: 1 (866) 668-8800

January 9, 2024 Restoration Update

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RESTORATION UPDATE: JAN. 9, 2024 | 2:30 P.M.
Crews have restored power to a majority of our customers. As a reminder, if you see crews out working, please give them plenty of space to work and do not enter work zones.