10/14/2026
More than 8,000 members were without power Saturday morning. Five days later, power has been restored to every home capable of receiving it. That's pretty remarkable considering that our system includes 2,700 miles of power lines in a service area that covers portions of nine counties. Much of our system runs through dense forests and difficult terrain.
What we've witnessed over the past several days has been an incredible team effort. From our linemen and assisting crews working in the field to our employees behind the scenes coordinating restoration efforts, answering calls and preparing meals — every person had a part in getting the lights back on.
To our Pioneer Electric employees and the crews who came to our aid: Thank you for your dedication, determination and willingness to leave your own families to serve others. We are so proud of what you accomplished together.
To our members: Thank you for your patience, prayers, encouraging words and acts of kindness. We know that going without electricity for several days is difficult, and we don't take your understanding for granted. Your support has meant so much to our entire team.
Above all, we give thanks to God for His hand of protection over our employees, assisting crews and the communities we serve.
The work isn't over. Our linemen continue to work throughout our system, cleaning up storm damage, making return visits to troubleshoot issues and identifying potential problem areas to help prevent future outages.
From all of us at Pioneer Electric, thank you. 💚
