***URECC MEMBERS IN THE LAKE OF THE PINES AREA*** Our crews have identified a broken pole in the area and are currently on site making repairs. Due to the extent of the damage, repairs are expected to take some time. Our crews are working safely and efficiently to restore service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outage affecting Members across the service territory. Crews have been dispatched and are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore service. You may notice drones operating in the area as crews work to identify the cause and extent of the outages. Drone technology provides a faster assessment of damaged areas, helping URECC prioritize repairs and restore power more efficiently. All URECC drone pilots are FAA-certified. For everyone's safety, please allow crews and equipment the space needed to work. If you are experiencing an outage and have not already reported it, please do so through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100. Thank you for your patience as crews work to restore service.

***URECC MEMBERS IN THE KILGORE AREA***

Crews have identified several large trees that have taken down power lines in the area. They are working to safely clear the trees and repair the damage to the lines.

Crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service to the affected area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as they work to get power restored.

Please stay clear of any downed power lines and treat all lines as if they are energized and dangerous.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue.

***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***WARNING***

The National Weather Service Has Issued a Extreme Heat Warning for Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Upshur, and Wood Counties

(A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.) 

We will be closing the lobby for the remainder of the afternoon due to maintenance. We will reopen tomorrow morning, August 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outages in the Holly Lake and Piney Woods areas. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outages in the Mt Eara area. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outages in the Little Mound area. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

TDEM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ***STATEMENT*** The National Weather Service Has Issued a Fire Danger Statement for Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood Counties (A weather statement is an unofficial product issued within an individual National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office (WFO) area and is used generally for inclement weather falling below or approaching watch, warning or advisory criteria.)  

TDEM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ***STATEMENT*** The National Weather Service Has Issued a Fire Danger Statement for Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood Counties (A weather statement is an unofficial product issued within an individual National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office (WFO) area and is used generally for inclement weather falling below or approaching watch, warning or advisory criteria.)

***ADVISORY***

The National Weather Service Has Issued a Heat Advisory for Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood Counties

(An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.)