Duke Energy Prepares for Hurricane Isaias Remnants in Carolinas
Duke Energy is preparing its personnel and equipment to respond to potential damage and power outages in North and South Carolina caused by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias.
Charlotte, NC – Duke Energy is making preparations to respond to potential damage and power outages in the Carolinas due to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. The storm system is forecast to bring rain and wind gusts across North Carolina and South Carolina over the weekend, with the highest risk for power outages concentrated in western North Carolina and the Upstate region of South Carolina.
The company is closely monitoring weather conditions, and Duke Energy lineworkers and support teams are inspecting equipment and gathering necessary materials for repairs. Crews are staged and ready to move into the hardest-hit areas as soon as it is safe to do so. Duke Energy has also invested in grid modernization, including upgrading poles and wires and implementing self-healing technology to reduce the duration of outages.
Duke Energy is encouraging customers to prepare for potential outages by charging phones, assembling emergency kits, updating the Duke Energy mobile app, and ensuring their contact information is current. Customers can report outages via the company's website, mobile app, or by text message.
The company emphasizes safety, advising customers to stay away from downed power lines and use generators safely. Lineworkers cannot operate bucket trucks in winds exceeding 30 mph, which may slow restoration efforts.
Duke Energy is one of the nation's largest energy holding companies, with its electric utilities serving approximately 8.7 million customers across six states. The company is focused on modernizing its energy strategy and investing in grid upgrades to strengthen the system and meet growing energy needs.