Understanding Hurricane Warnings: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland – and can cause major damage to the electric system. Understanding hurricane…
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Bugs, Bioreactors and Birthday Cake
It’s not every day you get to celebrate a birthday for billions of bugs—but that’s exactly what happened at Cross Generating Station on July…
Stars, Stripes & Safety Tips: Handling Fireworks with Care
There’s nothing quite like the crackle of fireworks and the glow of a summer night sky on the Fourth of July. For many, the…
Don’t Get Burned: Watch Out for Utility Scams This Summer
As temperatures soar, so do reports of utility scams. Scammers often take advantage of high energy usage in the summer – when customers are…
Defeat The Heat: A Guide to Summer Savings
When it’s summer in South Carolina, your first instinct may be to pump up your AC and tackle that humidity. Your HVAC system is…
Reduce Your Risks on the Water With These Boating Safety Tips from Santee Cooper
It’s that time of year again — summer is revving up, and so are our boats! If you are a boating enthusiast, South Carolina…
Recognizing Heat Safety Week: May 19-23, 2025
Santee Cooper is proud to join the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the State of South Carolina in observing Heat Safety…
Backup Plans and Power Protection: Get Ready for Hurricane Season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be a busy one. Colorado State University forecasts 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major…
Don’t Risk It – Call 811 Before You Dig
Spring projects, landscaping improvements, or even simple home renovations can require digging – but before you break ground, there’s one crucial step you should…
Trimming Back the Trees
What would you think is the number one reason for Santee Cooper power outages? We’ll give you a minute. Wind? Branches or trees and…
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