Duke Energy continues to progress on power restoration with nearly 92,000 customers now back in service
- More than 113,000 customers were affected by the storm
- 1,170 working to complete power restoration
The hard-hit areas of
"We've made a lot of progress, but we still have a lot of work ahead of us and appreciate our customers' patience as we work to safely restore power as quickly as possible," said
Power restoration process
During power restoration, the company's priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Additionally, we also prioritize essential services such as hospitals and water pumping and treatment facilities. Click here for more information on how Duke Energy restores power.
Tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety.
Contact:
24-Hour: 800.559.3853
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