Neighbors Helping Neighbors During December Share the Warmth Campaign

12/13/2017

Our Customer Care programs help thousands of community members who find themeselves in times of hardship, but the need is much greater that what we are able to handle. While we recieve Customer Care donations year-round, in December we highlight the "Share the Warmth" program and celebrate the generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.

Squirrels Cause Over 90 Outages a Year

12/08/2017

Whether it's ice or snow, windstorms ... or squirrels, you should know what to do when the power goes out.

Let's Talk Turkey. If a Disaster Strikes, is Your Family Ready?

11/21/2017

Getting the family together for Thanksgiving dinner? Take some time to talk about emergency preparedness.

Run to Stay Warm Helps Families Beat the Cold

11/13/2017

The Eugene Water & Electric Board’s Run to Stay Warm, featuring a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids’ 400-meter dash, is on Sunday, Nov. 19. All proceeds from the event will benefit limited-income customers who are struggling to pay their utility bills and stay warm through the winter months.

Spill Drill Tests McKenzie River Emergency Response

10/31/2017

More than 30 emergency responders from multiple local agencies conducted a live “spill drill” in late October on the McKenzie River above Leaburg Dam. Participants practiced containing a fictitious fuel spill using the McKenzie Watershed Emergency Response System (MWERS).