CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas is monitoring and preparing
for the approaching tropical storm-like weather expected mid to
late week.
While the storm's projected path is not yet fully known,
conditions are favorable for heavy rain and strong winds, which
could lead to widespread outages. The company plans to have more
than 6,100 skilled workers strategically placed and ready to
respond as the storm moves through the Carolinas.
"We are closely monitoring weather conditions and are making
preparations to respond quickly and safely if needed," said
Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy
Carolinas storm director. "While the storm's path is still
uncertain, we encourage our customers to plan in advance."
Below are some recommended safety and preparedness tips before a
storm:
- Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable
time later. The kit should include everything an individual or
family would need for at least two weeks, especially medicines,
water, non-perishable foods and other supplies that might be hard
to find after a storm hits.
- Keep a portable radio or TV or a NOAA weather radio on hand to
monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and
local officials.
- Charge cellphones, computers and other electronic devices in
advance of storms to stay connected to important safety and
response information. Consider purchasing portable chargers and
make sure they are fully charged as well.
- Maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with
special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended
power outage occurs, or evacuation is required.
- Pet owners should arrange to stay at evacuation shelters that
accept pets; friends' or family members' homes; or pet-friendly
hotels.
- Make sure contact information is up to date and communication
preferences are noted in your account so you can receive proactive
updates from Duke Energy on the status of power
outages.
- Additionally, customers are encouraged to download the enhanced
American Red
Cross Emergency app for weather safety. The latest
version of the app, sponsored by the Duke Energy Foundation, is
free, available in both English and Spanish and offers a variety of
features including emergency checklists, interactive maps of open
shelters and the ability to monitor multiple locations for weather
alerts.
For more tips on how to prepare for severe weather, please
visit duke-energy.com/StormTips, and make sure to follow the
instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your
area.
Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas, a
subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 20,700 megawatts of energy
capacity, supplying electricity to 2.9 million residential,
commercial and industrial customers across a 24,000-square-mile
service area in North Carolina and
South Carolina.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150
company headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities
serve 1.7 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition,
keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the
forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions
from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions
from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in
major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including
expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the
Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy
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innovations powering our energy transition.
Contact: Shawna Berger
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Twitter: @DE_ShawnaB
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