Our text messaging service is a free service provided to members that allows you to report outages, check the status of your outage, receive restoration notices, and receive important messages by text message. Members may also receive notifications from SEC concerning planned service interruptions in your area and/or other emergency information pertinent to potential service interruptions.

To opt in text SECIN to 843-355-6187 (your mobile number must be on file for this option), use our online sign up feature, or contact us!

Text 843-355-6187 the following key words:

SECIN- Registers your account to the texting service. Your mobile number must be on file to us this option.

OUT- Reports an outage at the location associated with your account. 

STATUS- Provides an update on the status of your outage

HELP- Provides instructions on how to use the service and a number to contact

STOP- Opts you out of the text messaging service

All text messages will be sent and received from 843-355-6187. Save this number with an easy to remember name for quick access.

*Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your carrier if you aren't sure about your text messaging plan.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I have more than one account?

A member must have 10 accounts or less to register for this service.  You may register up to all 10 accounts.

Do I have to text the words in all CAPS, and what happens if I text something else?

This service is not case sensitive.  OUT, STATUS, HELP, and STOP are the key words for this system. If you respond with any other word, the system will reply with: Outage Reporting. Text OUT to report an outage, STATUS for outage update, HELP for more info.

What do I need to do if my cell phone number changes?

You may update your contact information through the My Profile link on your online account or by calling Member Services at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to update your mobile number. 

I have a limited data plan, how often will I get a text message?

The number of text messages may vary per member.  Text messages will be sent when a member reports an outage, or to communicate potential service interruptions at your location.  Please remember that you can stop this service at any time by texting STOP to 843-355-6187.  You may re-enroll at any time by using our online sign-up feature, texting SECIN to 843-355-6187, or contacting member services.

I don't want these alerts.  How can I stop getting them?

You may stop this service by texting STOP to 843-355-6187 or contacting member services.  You may re-enroll at any time by using our online sign-up feature, texting SECIN to 843-355-6187, or contacting member services.