July 2025 By Janet K. Keeler, Visit Florida Florida is open for business, and the activities don’t hide in the air conditioning. The state’s dramatic summer weather is the backdrop for music and food celebrations, but that’s just the tip of the sandbar. Here are some sizzling Florida summer events to keep you busy. Summer […]

July 2025 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. Even when you head outside to cool down this summer in one of Florida’s abundant water resources, electrical awareness […]

July 2025 Ingredients 4 pounds of lychees 2 pounds strawberries 1 pineapple 6 tablespoons unflavored pectin Spoonful or pat of butter 4 cups sugar Pinch of salt Directions Prepare 8 jam jars and lids: Wash the jars and their screw bands in hot, soapy water. Rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over the flat […]

June 2025 For Floridians, Hurricane Season is more than just a window on the calendar. It’s a reality we live with and a challenge that tests our strength and preparedness as a community each year. As we face the possibility of new storms, I’m reminded that our resilience isn’t just about withstanding the wind and […]

June 2025 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 seven days) Nonperishable food First-aid kit At least a 2-week supply of medications and medical supplies used regularly Specialty items for infants, small […]

June 2025 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 SVEC. Use protective gear, like gloves, during any cleanup. Stay away from downed power lines. Never attempt to remove tree limbs or branches from power lines. Give emergency […]

June 2025 Reporting an Outage Has Never Been Easier Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative works 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 […]

June 2025 Once a storm passes, SVEC crews often work long hours to restore power. It begins with the repairs that get the lights on for the greatest number of people in the shortest time possible. Here’s a breakdown of the steps we take to restore power safely and efficiently. High-Voltage Transmission Lines These lines […]

June 2025 When storms damage electrical components, members often assume the cooperative bears responsibility for repairs. But depending on where the equipment is located, some repairs are your 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 […]

May 2025 SVEC Shows Students the Lineworker Trade at Build My Future Event As Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Director of Operations, Mark Mosley knows as well as anyone that the job lineworkers do cannot be taught in a classroom alone. That’s why the cooperative participates in events like Build My Future, where local students can […]

May 2025 Most of our consumer-members recognize how hard our line crews work to keep the power on for all of us. You may have seen them out on the road doing routine maintenance or up on the lines late at night, making repairs after a major storm. They are routinely called on to brave […]

May 2025 Operation Round Up®: Teacher Spotlight Lafayette Elementary School teacher Sandy Bass used Operation Round Up® grants to build her classroom book collection. Bass allows students to choose a book to read three times — once with someone at home, a second time with their teacher, and again with another school employee. Once done, […]