Before you hit the road this holiday season, check road conditions and construction alerts. Visit the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and #knowbeforeyougo! ok.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/in…

Prepping for winter? Check cold weather tools like power snow shovels and snow blowers, along with their power cords, for unusual wear and tear. Repair or replace worn tools or parts right away! ❄️

Translation: Turn off unneeded lights and save! 💡 #holidayefficiency

There are no blue Christmases with LREC! We’ll be closed on Dec. 25-26 but our crews are available through the holidays so you can celebrate without worry. If you need anything, just give us a jingle at (800) 364-5732.

From our LREC family to yours, we wish you a bright and Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎁

With outage texting, reporting a power outage couldn’t be easier! Click here to learn how: lrecok.coop/text

Many water heaters are automatically set at 140 degrees. Water heating accounts for about 18% of the energy consumed in your home. Turn down the temperature of your water heater to 120°F to save!

Save energy in the new year! Be mindful of airflow in your home. Closing air vents and doors to unused rooms disrupts the flow of air, causing your furnace to work harder. However, caulking around vents and recessed lighting helps keep heated air in your spaces, saving you money!

Start the new year with an internet upgrade — you’ve earned it! Take a look at Lake Region Fiber's service tiers to see what speeds will meet your household’s needs: lakeregionfiber.com/internet

Put bubbles in, but keep danger out. For #nationalbathsafetymonth, remember that water and electricity don’t mix. Never use electrical devices in the bathroom when you are in contact with standing water. ⚠️

It’s much more cost-effective to warm your body than your house. During the day keep the thermostat low and compensate by wearing sweaters, long sleeves, and warm socks at home. Stay toasty at night under a thick blanket, comforter, or duvet! 🧥🧦

We hope your New Year is filled with success, health, prosperity and happiness. ✨

Incidences of carbon monoxide poisoning increase in the winter because of gas heaters, clogged chimneys, and more. Stay safe this winter with these tips: ⚠️ Install carbon monoxide detectors. ⚠️ Don’t use a generator indoors. Learn more: bobvila.com/articles/decem…. via Bob Vila

Generators can be helpful when the power goes out, but it’s important to use them safely! Learn how with these guidelines from Readygov.

Have you ever wondered how birds can sit safely on powerlines? When a bird is perched on a single wire, its two feet are at the same electrical potential. Since they do not touch a second wire, it does not open a path for electrons…which is good news for our avian pals.

#HomeEfficiencyTip: Clean your dryer lint-trap and clean your ducts. Doing so removes a fire hazard AND contributes to the overall efficiency of your dryer.

They secure LREC’s virtual fortress against hackers and decode our digital mysteries, all before lunch! It’s safe to say our IT specialists are the wizards behind the curtain. Interested in becoming an IT Specialist? Check out our current job openings: lrecok.coop/careers

We will never call or email to ask for personal or financial information. #knowthesigns #stopscammers

#DYK in addition to pressure cooking, Instant Pots can double as slow cookers? These energy-efficient appliances do it all! ⚡️ Check out this article from Food Network to learn how to use your Instant Pot for slow cooking. foodnetwork.com/how-to/package… via NRECA #slowcookingmonth

Feeling the winter chill? Cut your energy bill while staying warm, with OK Dept. of Commerce’s Weatherization Assistance Program: okcommerce.gov/weatherization/ #cutyourenergycostsday