Duke Energy is mobilizing crews from across the US and Canada to address potential power outages
Duke Energy is mobilizing crews from 27 states and Canada to Greensboro in preparation for a winter storm that could cause widespread power outages over the next few days, advising customers to brace for potential multiday outages.”What you’re looking at here is a lot of extra manpower that Duke Energy is bringing in to help support this storm,” said Logan Stewart, a spokesperson for Duke Energy.Utility vehicles are lined up at the Four Seasons Centre in Greensboro as crews prepare for the anticipated winter weather.The risk of ice on the roads could lead to extended outages, and residents are encouraged to ensure they are ready to stay indoors for several days.”This is the time if you don’t have a plan for your family, think about a plan now,” Stewart said. “What would you do if your power went out for a couple of days?”Guilford County EMS has also shared their preparation plans, stating they are fully staffed and ready for any weather conditions and hope you are too.”Charging up what you can charge up, if you’ve got a battery bank, go ahead and charge that up so you can use your phone long-term,” said Scott Muthersbaugh, the public information officer. “If you have to be on the road, please give us some space because we’re on the road right there with you, and we’ve got some very heavy vehicles. Stay kind of away from the back of it.”Scott also advised people to not call 911 for power outages as energy companies are already tracking them.And that is where Duke Energy is reassuring everyone that they will work around the clock to keep everyone safe.”As soon as we get the safety part down, we’re going to be working to restore power,” Stewart said.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel hereNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.Trending Stories
Duke Energy is mobilizing crews from 27 states and Canada to Greensboro in preparation for a winter storm that could cause widespread power outages over the next few days, advising customers to brace for potential multiday outages.
“What you’re looking at here is a lot of extra manpower that Duke Energy is bringing in to help support this storm,” said Logan Stewart, a spokesperson for Duke Energy.
Utility vehicles are lined up at the Four Seasons Centre in Greensboro as crews prepare for the anticipated winter weather.
The risk of ice on the roads could lead to extended outages, and residents are encouraged to ensure they are ready to stay indoors for several days.
“This is the time if you don’t have a plan for your family, think about a plan now,” Stewart said. “What would you do if your power went out for a couple of days?”
Guilford County EMS has also shared their preparation plans, stating they are fully staffed and ready for any weather conditions and hope you are too.
“Charging up what you can charge up, if you’ve got a battery bank, go ahead and charge that up so you can use your phone long-term,” said Scott Muthersbaugh, the public information officer. “If you have to be on the road, please give us some space because we’re on the road right there with you, and we’ve got some very heavy vehicles. Stay kind of away from the back of it.”
Scott also advised people to not call 911 for power outages as energy companies are already tracking them.
And that is where Duke Energy is reassuring everyone that they will work around the clock to keep everyone safe.
“As soon as we get the safety part down, we’re going to be working to restore power,” Stewart said.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel here
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