Shelby Electric Cooperative has scheduled a planned power outage for Thursday, May 21st. This planned outage will affect a portion of the Taylorville area. 

The outage is set to begin at 8 AM and is expected to last approximately three hours. According to officials, the planned interruption will impact 58 members served by the Taylorville substation.

The planned outage is necessary to allow crews to safely complete line cut-over work and restore portions of the electrical system to their normal feed configuration. Utility officials say the work is part of ongoing efforts to improve system reliability and safely maintain infrastructure in the area.

Members affected by the outage should have already received notifications through SmartHub alerts and email messages. Residents in the affected areas are being encouraged to prepare ahead of time by charging phones and electronic devices before the outage begins.

Shelby Electric also urges residents to make any necessary arrangements for medical equipment or other electrical needs during the outage.

Officials also remind residents that while crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, the estimated outage time could change depending on conditions in the field. Drivers are also encouraged to use caution around utility crews and work vehicles in their area.

For more details or questions regarding the planned outage, or for information on the affected areas, contact the utility office at 217-774-3986.