Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is rolling out a new outage text system for its members. We know you depend on us to safely deliver electricity 24/7. Now if there is a problem, you will be informed quickly through a text message.

Partnering with TextPower, we will have the ability to send customized messages to thousands of people simultaneously - something that could never be accomplished by phone.

In June, co-op members who have a mobile phone number associated with their account will be sent an introductory text enrolling them in the outage texting system. In that initial text, there will be an opportunity to opt-out by typing the word QUIT.

Members should know there will be no solicitations associated with these texts, only information on emergencies, status updates and outage restoration.