Mitchell EMC

Today we celebrate the U.S. Army Birthday. We thank all the brave men and women of the U.S. Army who continue to provide peace and security for all Americans.

Our offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

#Safety Tip: Take a few minutes to label your circuit breakers. It’s better to be prepared if you experience an electrical short circuit. #ElectricalSafetyMonth.

Many thanks to our awesome right-of-way crews for keeping power lines clear and increasing service reliability for our members! #RightofWayProfessionalsWeek

Watch the wattage of your bulbs to ensure they’re safe for use in fixtures! #BeSafe #ElectricalSafetyMonth.

Today is #NationalBarbecueDay! Time to get outdoors and fire up that grill. (Call us when dinner is ready!)

Kiddos are naturally curious. All the more reason to teach them the important lesson of electrical safety now. May is National #ElectricalSafetyMonth.

Extension cord overload? It may be time to install additional electrical outlets. May is National #ElectricalSafetyMonth. #BeSafe

Did you know about 90% of the energy used by your washing machine goes towards water heating? Wash clothes in cold water to #saveenergy, and use cold-water detergent for a more effective wash.

Mitchell EMC is pleased to be a part of helping our members pursue their dream of a college education. Please visit our website for all the details on our Operation Round-Up Scholarship and The Walter Harrison Scholarship. www.mitchellemc.com/community/scholarships

January is National #SlowCookingMonth! Did you know using smaller countertop appliances like slow cookers and toaster ovens instead of the stove can help you #saveenergy? Check out these recipes from delish.com and get to (slow!) cooking: https://bit.ly/2GHSN78

Scam Alert! We have been made aware that a few of our members have received phone calls today. Demands for immediate payment over the phone through prepaid cards, gift cards, or other unusual methods are scams. Give us a call at 229-336-5221 if you have questions about your account. #StopScams

Spending more time in the kitchen? Here’s a quick tip to help you #saveenergy

What do you put on your favorite sandwich?

9 a.m. Update Approximately 2,000 meters without power as of 9 a.m. Before heading to a job, crews do meet briefly to ensure they have all materials and assess ...the information about the outages our dispatch team has already provided so they can determine the best plan of action and highlight any safety concerns. Not all outages are due to broken poles. They can also be caused by downed lines, broken cross arms, etc. Each pole changeout is different depending on what utilities and equipment are on each pole (i.e. power lines, fiber lines, phone lines, transformers, etc.) Often with a storm like this it can take hours to clear trees and branches so that crews can get to the broken pole and set a new one. Living in the mountains, the terrain can limit the ability to drive a truck to the site and poles will have to be climbed, rather than using a bucket truck.

We stand strong for those who are still fighting and in remembrance of those we have lost. While focusing on member needs, Mitchell EMC is committed to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness in our Communities.

We've extended the tornado watch east slightly and it is now in effect until 8am ET. A few tornadoes remain a possibility across the watch area. Download the FEMA app (fema.gov/mobile-app) to get the latest watches and warnings. #FLwx #ALwx #GAwx #Zeta

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10/26/20 5am EDT NHC Advisory - The main changes from the previous advisory is that Zeta is nearly a hurricane and the forecast track shifted slightly east. Per...ipheral impacts are likely, with tropical storm conditions possible for southeast AL, western FL Panhandle, and portions of the AL/GA border Wed night. See more

Tips for Spotting Email Phishers: 1) They often disguise themselves as someone you know. 2) They offer a financial rewards, threaten you or claim to need help. 3) They ask for your personal info. 4) They want you to download a file or click a link. #BeCyberSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

No matter what life or Mother Nature brings, our members (that’s you!) always come first. #PowerOn #CoopMonth