SPRING STORM EMMA

Ozark Electric crews, mutual aid crews from Laclede Electric Cooperative and White River Valley Electric Cooperative, and contractors continue to work to restore power to our members after the widespread impacts of Spring Storm Emma on Tuesday, April 29. At our peak, we had nearly 10,000 members without power. In many areas, crews must first clear storm debris and/or repair broken poles before power can be restored. We have identified 60+ broken poles at present time and anticipate that number will rise. Each broken pole takes 3.5 hours to replace in normal weather conditions; however, crews are faced with adverse conditions including storm damage and additional rain/storms. We are working as quickly and safely as possible to get your power back on - thank you for your patience!  We are truly grateful for the kind messages and words of encouragement we have received from our members. Click here for more information and photos from Spring Storm Emma.

For information on the severity of this storm and how outages are prioritized and restored, watch the May 2025 General Manager's Update Video.