SECO News, July 2016

SECO News, July 2016

  Do you want to engage with SECO? I can think of at least ten ways for you to connect with us. You can: Call Email Tweet Fill out a web form Upload Instagram photos Watch our YouTube channel Send a Facebook private message Comment on the Newsroom blog Check-in or comment on Facebook Visit […]

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SECO Sponsors Community Action Luncheon

SECO Sponsors Community Action Luncheon

SECO Energy representatives attended the Central Florida Community Action Agency’s (CFCAA) Annual Awards Luncheon. As a Diamond level sponsor, SECO joined community leaders in honoring the CFCAA board members, staff and area residents who dedicate their time to enrich the lives of Alachua, Levy and Marion county residents.   City of Ocala Mayor Ken Guinn […]

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Tropical Storm Colin Update

Tropical Storm Colin Update

Governor Scott has declared a state of emergency for SECO Energy’s service area as Tropical Storm Colin moves into the Central Florida area. A tropical storm warning has been issued for SECO’s entire service territory.   The National Hurricane Center forecast is showing Colin making landfall this evening near the Big Bend and Panhandle area. […]

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Tropical Storm Colin – Sunday evening update

Tropical Storm Colin – Sunday evening update

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded the tropical depression to Tropical Storm Colin. The TS is now moving north at approximately 8 mph and is projected to make landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida. All models continue to focus on that area – see attached. This storm is lopsided with all the severe […]

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Nature’s Reflections – Florida’s Eastern Bluebird

Nature’s Reflections – Florida’s Eastern Bluebird

Florida’s Eastern Bluebird Beautifully colored songbirds in the Thrush family   The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a year-round resident of Florida and a familiar species throughout the eastern United States. Two subspecies occur in Florida: Sialia sialis in the Panhandle and northern peninsula and Sialia sialis grata from Lake County southward. It is often […]

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SECO News, June 2016

SECO News, June 2016

  If the warmer than normal Spring is any indication, it looks like another hot Florida summer is just around the corner. As Floridians know, hurricane season started on June 1st. I want to assure you, our members, that SECO Energy and its employees are “Storm Ready.”   From the members’ perspective, what does that […]

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SECO FUN-Raises $1,181 for Red Nose Day

SECO FUN-Raises $1,181 for Red Nose Day

At SECO Energy’s five Service Centers located across its Central Florida territory, employees and members joined the FUN-raising by donating to Red Nose Day, a charitable movement that encourages us to, “Laugh. Give. Save a Kid.” Wearing big, red noses may be funny, but Red Nose Day is serious support for many global charities.   […]

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SECO Stands Storm Ready

SECO Stands Storm Ready

With hurricane season beginning on June 1, 2016, and afternoon thunderstorms on the horizon, SECO Energy is assuring members that the cooperative and its employees are “Storm Ready.”   SECO remains Storm Ready by focusing on preventing outages throughout the year, not only during storm and hurricane season. Storm Ready is designing, building and maintaining […]

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Don’t be a Safety Statistic

Don’t be a Safety Statistic

SECO Energy considers the safety of its employees its most important core value. SECO employees pay critical attention to electrical safety by wearing personal protective gear (PPE) and utilizing the latest safety standards and equipment.   Just as SECO Energy employees use specialized PPE to protect themselves while working with electricity, consumers should protect themselves […]

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