July 2024 Now that we’re just over halfway through the year, many of us are probably taking stock of what we’ve achieved so far and what we’ll need to reach our remaining goals. As a cooperative, we’ve already accomplished so much, from building out our fiber optic network to raising money for the community through […]

July 2024 Scholarship Winners Every spring, SVEC awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are dependents of co-op members. The scholarships go toward the costs of attending an accredited community college, four-year college, technical school, or vocational school. This year’s winners of $1,500 scholarships were: Memorial Day Restoration A few years ago, SVEC employees […]

July 2024 If You’re in the Everglades, Don’t Miss This Famous Fruit Stand By Jeff Klinkenberg, Visit Florida An Everglades traveler needs sustenance. As I approach the national park’s main entrance in Florida City, that means a stop at Robert Is Here. Florida’s most famous produce stand was started when Robert’s dad, a farmer, set […]

July 2024 Electricity powers modern life, but it can be dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. When it comes to operating electric appliances safely, where you use them can be just as important as how […]

July 2024 Ingredients 24 ounces baby red potatoes, scrubbed and halved 10 cups water 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped ½ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1½ teaspoons fresh dill 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¼ […]

June 2024 We want all our members to stay safe and be ready for this year’s storm season. That’s why we have once again put together this Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Please take some time to look through the articles in this issue of our eNews or click on the following link and download the entire […]

June 2024 Most Floridians don’t need to be reminded of the risks that hurricane season poses. Throughout the year we enjoy plentiful sunshine and a temperate climate and, in return, we know that there will be a few months when we need to prepare for torrential down-pours and impossibly strong winds. At this time last […]

June 2024 Having a Storm Kit is Essential A family storm kit is essential in planning for a disaster. At a minimum, your storm kit should include the following items: Water (1 gallon per person per day for 7 days) Nonperishable food First-aid kit At least a 2-week supply of medication and medical supplies used […]

June 2024 What To Do After the Storm After a storm has passed, it’s time to start thinking about what’s next. With safety in mind: Report any electrical outages in your area to Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). Use protective gear, like gloves, during any cleanup. Stay away from downed power lines. Never attempt to […]

June 2024 Reporting an Outage Has Never Been Easier We work diligently to fortify our system against storm damage, but outages are inevitable. If you lose power, there are several convenient ways to report the outage and get the lights back on as soon as possible. Our outage management system uses caller ID to quickly […]

June 2024 Powering Back Up Once a storm passes, SVEC crews often work long hours to restore power. Here’s the order of repairs we make to safely restore power to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time. 1. High Voltage Transmission Lines These lines serve thousands of members and must be […]

June 2024 When storms damage electrical components, members often assume the cooperative bears responsibility for repairs. But depending on the equipment’s location, some repairs may be the member’s responsibility. Whether you have above-ground or underground service, you may need to repair certain components before power to your home can be restored. Always put safety first […]