The outage center is a great resource for real-time information and updates during unexpected power interruptions. We understand the importance of staying connected, especially when facing electrical outages. Our outage map, which refreshes every 10 minutes, provides a visual representation of affected areas, allowing you to track the status of power restoration.
To report an outage, log into yourMyOECaccount or call(405) 321-2024.
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How to Prepare for an Outage
If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages:
- Keep a 3- to 5-day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles. Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day.
- Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for 3 to 5 days. Canned meats, tuna fish and peanut butter are good foods to store. Don’t forget pet foods!
- Conserve water by using paper plates and plastic utensils.
- Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.
- Have a portable, battery-powered radio and alarm clock.
- Have one non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted.
- Plan where to meet and how to communicate with family members if separated.
- Keep essential family member contact information near your phone, in your wallet, and in your glove compartment.
- Keep plenty of gas in your car.
- Keep extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood.
- Coordinate with neighbors for care of the elderly and disabled living alone.
- Maintain a supply of prescriptions, nonprescription drugs, vitamins and special dietary foods.
- Playing cards, books, drawing and writing supplies, and board games help pass the time. If you have a video camera and tapes, your family can make a storm documentary.
- Keep sanitary and personal hygiene supplies replenished. Pre-moistened cleansing towelettes are useful and help conserve water.
- Use plastic trash bags and ties for garbage.
- Put first-aid kits in your home and car.
- Make sure you have cold weather clothing, foul weather gear, blankets and sleeping bags.
- Consider purchasing alternative UL-approved heating devices. For example, a fireplace insert or wood stove will keep the heat in your home instead of up the chimney.
- Use flashlights and other battery-operated lighting instead of candles.
- Keep fire extinguishers fully charged.
- Fill your bathtub with water for bathroom use before the storm (if you have a well).
How OEC Restores Power
When electricity goes out, most of us expect power will be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm causes widespread damage, longer outages may result.
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of consumers in the shortest time possible.
Transmission towers and cables that supply power to transmission substations (and thousands of members) rarely fail. But when damaged, these facilities must be repaired before other parts of the system can operate.
Each substation serves hundreds or thousands of consumers. When a major outage occurs, line crews inspect substations to determine if problems stem from transmission lines feeding into the substation, the substation itself, or if problems exist down the line.
If the problem cannot be isolated at a distribution substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines carry power to large groups of consumers in communities or housing developments.
OEC has taken great strides in the past five years to improve our infrastructure and help our linemen locate outages quickly, leading to decreased outage times for our members.”
If local outages persist, supply lines, called tap lines, are inspected. These lines deliver power to transformers, either mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service, outside businesses, schools, and homes.
If your home remains without power, the service line between a transformer and your residence may need to be repaired. Report your power outage by calling (405) 321-2024 or by logging in to your account.
OEC Press Releases
OEC Restores Power to All Members Following Last Week’s Tornadoes
April 25, 2023
OEC crews continue efforts to restore power to members in the Cole, Blanchard, Etowah and Little Axe areas two days after EF2 and EF3 tornadoes swept through the area.
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OEC Continues Power Restoration Efforts in Cole, Etowah
April 22, 2023
OEC crews continue efforts to restore power to members in the Cole, Blanchard, Etowah and Little Axe areas two days after EF2 and EF3 tornadoes swept through the area.
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OEC Working to Restore Power in Wake of Powerful Tornadoes
April 21, 2023
OEC crews continue efforts to restore power to members in the Cole, Blanchard, Etowah and Little Axe areas two days after EF2 and EF3 tornadoes swept through the area.
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As Summer Peak Times Loom; OEC and OEC Fiber Unveil Automatic Outage Restoration
May 24, 2022
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, May 23, 2022 — Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) and OEC Fiber are pleased to announce the implementation of the Adaptively Controlled Electric System
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OEC Announces New Solar Partnership with Norman Public Schools
August 20, 2020
A new solar farm will feature a unique partnership between OEC and Norman Public Schools, which will reduce the school district’s energy costs and provide
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