Tornado Damages Electric Cooperative Headquarters

(Fredericktown, MO) Black River Electric Cooperative workers are not only restoring power after Sunday nights tornados in the Parkland, they're also cleaning up their headquarters in Fredericktown. A press release from the company reports crews reduced the number of members without power from over 6,500 to approximately 2,900 as of 5:00 a.m. Monday. Reports from crews indicate extensive damage across Reynolds, Iron and Madison Counties. The weather snapped poles and sent trees and other debris through power lines. As a result Black River officials remind you to never touch, move, or drive over downed power lines.  Before clearing debris from yards, roads, driveways, etc. look for downed power lines in the rubble. If you need to report electrical problems to Black River Electric call 1-800-392-4711. All Black River Electric Cooperative offices are being staffed; however, the Fredericktown office of Black River Electric Cooperative is closed to walk in traffic until further notice. The cooperative's offices in Marble Hill and Ellington are open for business as usual.