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Duke Energy
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Duke Energy
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AppalachianPower
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Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
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French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
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(828) 649-2051
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McDowell firefighters, emergency personnel respond to fires, wrecks and more

Heavy rains, fires, wrecks and more kept McDowell emergency personnel busy over Veterans Day weekend.

Nov 14, 2022

Nicole, which hit Florida as rare November hurricane, topples homes after making landfall - CBS News

Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.

Nov 11, 2022

Vulnerable and Trapped: A Look at Those Lost in Hurricane Ian - The New York Times

Ian slammed into Florida’s southwest coast last month. Its fearsome storm surge and torrential rain made it the deadliest storm in a generation.

Oct 21, 2022

Most Floridians got power back quickly after Ian. But for some the wait has just begun. - The Washington Post Comment on this story GiftOutline Loading... Loading...

Two weeks after Hurricane Ian, Florida utility operators report only a few thousand customers remain without power. Hard-hit areas like Fort Myers Beach will nonetheless be tough to repair.

Oct 14, 2022

LREMC, Duke Energy spends weekend restoring power in wake of Ian | Robesonian

PEMBROKE — As of Monday afternoon, Robeson County’s two largest electricity providers had restored power to most if not all customers in the wake of Hurricane…

Oct 3, 2022

North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm

Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia

Oct 2, 2022

Hurricane Ian live updates: Death toll rises; 1,000 rescued in Florida

Rescue crews in Florida painstakingly searched for survivors and the Carolinas began assessing the damage. Updates.

Oct 1, 2022

NOON UPDATE: Hampton Roads, Southwest Virginia hit hardest by power outages

Noon update: Dominion Energy is reporting 25,946 customers without power in Virginia as of midday Saturday.

Oct 1, 2022

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update

Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.

Sep 30, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Old Fort, North Carolina

City Old Fort
County McDowell
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 28762

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