“It’s Moving Day”: Daviess-Martin County REMC Completes New Warehouse
Following months of hard work and recovery efforts, Daviess-Martin County REMC (DCREMC) has officially completed and moved into its new warehouse facility.
In the spring of 2025, a tornado swept through the Loogootee area, leaving behind a trail of destruction that heavily impacted DCREMC headquarters. While the primary office building sustained only minor damage, the cooperative’s warehouse was completely destroyed.
At 5 a.m. on March 15, 2025, crews arrived to find the building collapsed, with critical equipment buried beneath the rubble. Throughout the day, employees worked to recover salvageable supplies and materials needed to respond to the storm’s aftermath.
The storm caused significant damage across the service territory, with more than 105 utility poles impacted and approximately 1,200 members without power. With assistance from Southeastern REMC, Hendricks Power Cooperative and WIN Energy, DCREMC crews restored power to all affected members within days.
Once restoration efforts were complete, attention shifted toward rebuilding. DCREMC partnered with engineers and contractors to design and construct a new warehouse facility that would better serve the cooperative’s long-term operational needs.
During construction, equipment and supplies were temporarily stored in cargo trailers and storage containers. Despite limited space and difficult working conditions, crews continued daily operations while construction progressed.
In May 2026, employees officially began moving into the new warehouse. The upgraded facility features a large wash bay, full bathroom and on-site washer and dryer, providing additional functionality and improved working conditions for employees.
The completion of the project marks a major milestone in DCREMC’s recovery and continued commitment to serving its members and community.