PEC launches SMS texting for emergency alerts

  • An example of an SMS message sent by Pedernales Electric Cooperative to members. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    An example of an SMS message sent by Pedernales Electric Cooperative to members. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
As part of Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s (PEC’s) commitment to keep members informed, the cooperative has launched a one-way emergency SMS (text) alert service. “The new system, allows PEC to send text messages to members’ mobile phones during emergency situations, including prolonged power interruptions and peak energy demand conditions,” said Mike Viesca, PEC executive vice president of…

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