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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is preparing for the approaching tropical storm expected later this week in the Carolinas.
The expected storm conditions are favorable for heavy rain and strong winds, which could lead to widespread outages. The company plans to have 6,900 skilled workers strategically placed and ready to respond as the storm moves through the Carolinas.
"Safety is our number one priority and we strongly encourage our customers to plan in advance of the storm," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy storm director for the Carolinas. "We are preparing our crews to respond as soon as conditions are safe."
Below are some recommended safety and preparedness tips before a storm:
For more tips on how to prepare for severe weather, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips. A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it's critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.
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.
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