A list of locations for sandbags and shelters by county, as of Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. SUMTER COUNTY SANDBAGS Available Tuesday for Sumter County residents October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, on Tuesday, October 8, from 8:00 […]
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SECO Energy is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Milton and preparing to respond swiftly and safely to any potential power outages that may arise from the hurricane’s impact. Hurricane Milton is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and traveling toward the Florida Peninsula. Afternoon reports indicate that Milton has strengthened into a Category […]
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In the early morning hours on Saturday, September 28, SECO Energy completed electric service restoration for all accounts affected by Hurricane Helene’s impact. After a short rest for SECO Energy’s crews, a group of employees volunteered to join the restoration effort at other cooperatives. The wind damage in SECO Energy’s service area was moderate, […]
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Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Panhandle Thursday evening as a Category 4 storm, causing damage to SECO Energy’s electric system and leaving many members without power. SECO crews and mutual aid line and tree crews worked throughout the night to restore electric service to members’ homes. As of 10 a.m. Friday morning, […]
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Helene is forecasted to be a Category 3 Hurricane. SECO Energy is closely monitoring the path and potential impacts of the impending storm system as it develops, preparing to respond quickly and safely should outages occur. Crews are fueling up and prepping trucks with all necessary supplies and materials for any outages that may […]
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SECO Energy hosted a Storm Preparedness and Readiness meeting as Atlantic hurricane season begins. The meeting focused on engaging with officials and key community leaders to discuss detailed strategies for hurricane season. The meeting was an essential part of the cooperative’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and resilience of the communities we serve. […]
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The SECO Energy Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter. The SECO Energy Foundation presented the grant funds to the organization to assist with funding the Veteran’s Housing Preservation & Repair Program. The mission of Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. […]
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SECO Energy has announced its 2024 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees. Each of the twelve scholarship awardees will receive $3,000 to advance their education. SECO Energy’s scholarship program targets local students who will attend a Florida college, university, or trade school. The applicants were judged on their scholastic record (weighted GPS), school/community activities, and financial […]
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The SECO Energy Foundation awarded the United Way of Citrus County a $10,000 community grant. The United Way of Citrus County has earmarked the grant funds to support The Grow Initiative: Financial Literacy; participants learn about financial literacy through classes that teach clients how to budget, manage and build credit, create a résumé, interview for […]
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The SECO Energy Foundation awarded a $50,000 community grant to United Way of Marion County. The SECO Energy Foundation presented the grant funds to the organization in support of both the 2-1-1 helpline and the Strong Families program that addresses homelessness and promotes debt reduction with one-on-one success coaching. The United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline […]
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