Laurens Electric Cooperative Launches LEC Updates Text Message Service

Laurens Electric Cooperative (LEC) is introducing a new way to keep members informed: LEC Updates, a text messaging service designed to provide essential updates and information directly to your mobile phone.

The importance of timely communication became especially clear during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, when many members relied on multiple channels for critical updates. With LEC Updates, the co-op aims to ensure you stay informed on topics that matter most, including:

• Storm updates: Stay prepared and aware of restoration efforts and weather-related outages.
• Right-of-way maintenance and equipment inspections: Receive advance notice of maintenance work in your area.
• New services or programs: Learn about opportunities that might benefit you and your household.
• Scam alerts: Protect yourself from fraud with real-time warnings about scams targeting utility customers.

To make it easy, members with mobile numbers already registered to their electric accounts will automatically start receiving these updates. For those who prefer not to participate, simply reply “STOP” to any text to opt out of the service.

If your mobile number isn’t linked to your account but you’d like to receive these updates, it’s simple to sign up. Visit www.laurenselectric.com/update to add your mobile number and stay connected.

This initiative underscores LEC’s commitment to enhancing member communication and ensuring you have the information you need, when you need it.