Unfortunately, in today’s world, scams are inevitable. Scammers can threaten you with everything from legal action involving the IRS to turning off power to your home. Utility scams often involve an individual or group posing as an employee of your electric cooperative. The scammer may use threatening language in order to frighten you into offering… Continue reading.

Harvest time in Indiana can be an exciting and exhausting time, the culmination of a season of hard work. However, the rush to harvest can also yield tragic outcomes. Each year, dozens of farm workers are killed and hundreds are injured in electrical accidents on the farm.  Review with all workers the farm activities that… Continue reading.

Emergencies can happen, especially with extreme weather conditions. When they do, the best strategy is to already have a plan in place. This includes knowing the proper food safety precautions to take before, during, and after a power outage. Here are basic tips for keeping food safe • Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed… Continue reading.

Downed power lines can look relatively harmless, but don’t be fooled. They likely carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or possibly death. We have recenlty had a rash of downed power lines due to trees or vehicle accidents. Broken poles due to vehicle accidents are on the rise. Could it be… Continue reading.

Three years ago, in the September issue of what was then the Electric Consumer, I asked members to fill out a survey of interest that would begin laying the foundation of something new. The results of this initial survey were of resounding interest and formal discussions and work began to execute the board of directors’… Continue reading.

Adam Poole joined the Orange County Fiber team as a fiber technician in June. He and his wife, Kathryn, have a son Maddox, and a daughter, Avery. He enjoys spending time with his family, and following the activities his children are involved in. We are proud to welcome Adam to the team! 

We have been working on this big change for quite a while, and now SmartHub is available to Orange County REMC members. This free app makes it simple and convenient to do the following: • View your bill • Make secure payments  • Access your electric account  • Check your electric use  • Compare monthly… Continue reading.

The trustees of the Operation Round Up® fund recently awarded $7,200 in grants to local community organizations and programs. Details of the grants are listed below.  Growing Resilient Rams received $1,800 for the first grade program that helps students learn to regulate their emotions. Mitchell Church of Christ Bread of Life Food Pantry received $1,000… Continue reading.