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A Safe Investment
A storm shelter paid off for this man, who survived the deadly EF-5 tornado that devestated Joplin. The storm on May 22, 2011 flattened portions of the city and killed 158 people.
Get Ready For Stormy Weather
CEC storm shelters are lifesavers—and they’re affordable. persons. Prices start at $2,775 and includes delivery and installation.
Jennifer Boling, coordinator of Choctaw Electric’s storm shelter loan program, says now is the time to place your order for a new in-ground storm shelter.
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“Every year we see an increase in the number of loan applications and installations,” Boling said. “After the Moore tornado last year the phone never stopped ringing.”
As the weather warms and storm season kicks in, the installation list grows rapidly. Boling encourages members to place their order as soon as possible.
CEC storm shelter loans pay for the cost of the storm shelter, installation and delivery. Financing is available for up to 72 months at six percent interest, making monthly payments extremely affordable; in some cases, as low as $46 a month. To make it even easier, loan payments are itemized on your monthly electric bill.
CEC offers two types of storm shelters: •
Manufactured in-ground shelter
• Poured-in-place, solid concrete in- ground storm shelters
All models are available in a variety of sizes with seating capacity up to 20
This poured-in-place storm shelter is one of the models available from Choctaw Electric. This particular style offers safety features such as double handrails on steps, gas operated doors, wind turbines and vents. It can also be customized with your choice of paint color.
t’s a rare spring that doesn’t bring severe storms and tornadoes to Oklahoma. If you’re serious about staying safe,
The shelters include safety features such as double handrails, gas-operated doors, wind turbines, and vents. Some models can be customized with your choice of paint color. All come with a manufacturer’s warranty against certain defects such as leaks.
If a storm shelter is on your wish list, please visit the CEC website at www.
choctawelectric.coop for more details, or call Jennifer Boling at 800-780-6486, ext. 207.
Choctaw Electric Cooperative (CEC) provides several convenient bill payment options and payment plans. For more details on any of our payment options, please contact your CEC billing representative at 800-780-6486, or visit
www.choctawelectric.coop.
Pay online at
www.choctawelectric.coop. Using our secure payment site you can also view your account history, check your account balance, energy usage and more.
Budget Billing. With this option your energy usage is averaged over 12 months, helping you avoid seasonal high bills .
Automatic Payment Plan. Monthly bill payments are automatically withdrawn from your checking, savings, or credit card account.
Prepaid Billing. This plan lets you pay ahead for your electricity. Requires an energy purchase of $50 to begin. No late penalties or disconnect/reconnect fees.
After Hours Payments. Choctaw Electric offers a drive through window and/or payment drop box at CEC office locations in Hugo, Idabel and Antlers.
Authorized Payment Locations. Pay your bill at any of the following locations Monday through Friday during regular office hours.
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First Bank & Trust, Idabel
McCurtain Co. National Bank, Idabel Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Idabel Idabel National Bank, Idabel First Bank, Antlers
Ameri State Bank, Antlers
Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Antlers First National Bank, Broken Bow First Bank and Trust, Broken Bow McCurtain Co. National Bank, Broken Bow Shamrock Bank, Clayton
Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Hugo First Bank, Hugo
First Bank and Trust, Hochatown First State Bank, Valliant
McCurtain Co. National Bank, Valliant First Bank and Trust, Wright City
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