POWER RESTORED TO TWO-THIRDS OF MEMBERS; 4,900 BROUGHT ONLINE TUESDAY

PICKENS, South Carolina — Approximately 4,900 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative members had their power restored Tuesday. As of Tuesday night, over 40,000 members have had their power restored since Tropical Storm Helene ripped through our region. This leaves 24,151 members without power at the time of this release. That figure represents approximately 33 percent of our membership. Further field assessments today confirmed 625 broken poles. […]

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***ALL SUBSTATIONS ARE NOW ENERGIZED; MORE MEMBERS COMING ONLINE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS***

PICKENS, South Carolina — All Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative substations are now online and energized. On Friday, 13 substations were offline due to Tropical Storm Helene’s damage to Duke Energy’s transmission lines. The Crossroads community in Pickens County was the final substation to be restored today. More than 2,000 members have already had their power restored this morning. We are […]

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The School District of Oconee County will be closed Wednesday, October 2nd

The School District of Oconee County will be closed Wednesday, October 2nd No students will report to school buildings This will not be an eLearning Day School will resume Thursday, October 3rd on a normal schedule All Chromebooks and chargers should be returned to school with students Items to note: Some bus routes/pick up times may have to be adjusted; […]

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Pickens County Extends State of Emergency Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Pickens County Council extended its state of emergency for 30 days due to the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. County Administrator Ken Roper addressed the Council during a special called meeting on Monday… Despite no major injuries or deaths, the storm caused significant damage, with over 3,100 emergency calls received in just one day. The county has activated its […]

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OJRSA Manages Wastewater Systems and Repairs Amid Flooding

The OJRSA continues to manage wastewater treatment and storage following recent flooding. Due to potential contamination, residents and pets should avoid contact with local creeks and waterbodies. Customers should report any wastewater overflows to the OJRSA. The Coneross Creek Water Reclamation Facility is operating with minor issues, and stored flow is being treated gradually. The Duck Pond Pump Station has […]

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South Carolina Secures FEMA Assistance

South Carolina has secured federal funding to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Governor Henry McMaster announced that the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved, providing critical resources to supplement local and state recovery initiatives. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized Individual Assistance for residents in 13 counties, offering financial aid for uninsured damages. Additionally, […]

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SCDOT continues recovery efforts throughout the state

Columbia, S.C. (September 30, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation is not slowing down on storm recovery and is continuing to focus on clearing roadways throughout the state. SCDOT asks that if you encounter our crews or other first responders, slow down and give them room to work. Pay attention to signs and barricades and never move or drive around them. You […]

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