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Duke Energy projects Hurricane Dorian could cause more than 700,000 power outages in Carolinas’ eastern regions

Published on September 4, 2019

Duke Energy today projected that approaching Hurricane Dorian could cause more than 700,000 power outages – some possibly lasting several days – in eastern areas of North Carolina and South Carolina, based on the storm’s current forecasted track.

Duke Energy proyecta que el Huracán Dorian pudiera ocasionar más de 700,000 cortes de suministro eléctrico en las regiones del este de las Carolinas

Published on September 4, 2019

Duke Energy proyectó hoy que el Huracán Dorian que se acerca pudiera ocasionar más de 700,000 cortes de suministro eléctrico – algunos posiblemente duren varios días – en las regiones del este en Carolina del Norte y Carolina del Sur, basándose en la trayectoria prevista de la tormenta.

Duke Energy releases all outside crews in Florida; plans to resume normal business operations in state

Published on September 4, 2019

Duke Energy today released all outside workers who traveled to Florida and were pre-staged to assist with Hurricane Dorian power restoration in the state.

Be prepared for Hurricane Dorian with safety tips from Piedmont Natural Gas

Published on September 3, 2019

As Hurricane Dorian continues its approach toward the North Carolina coast, Piedmont Natural Gas is urging customers to follow a few simple tips to stay safe if their natural gas equipment or appliances are damaged or flooded due to severe weather.

Almost 9,000 field personnel ready to respond to Hurricane Dorian effort for Duke Energy in the Carolinas

Published on September 3, 2019

Duke Energy is moving an extra 4,000 field personnel from 23 states and Canada to the Carolinas in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian making its way up the Atlantic coast.

Más de 9,000 integrantes del personal de campo están listos para responder al Huracán Dorian en el esfuerzo de Duke Energy en las Carolinas

Published on September 3, 2019

Duke Energy está movilizando hacia las Carolinas a 4,000 integrantes adicionales del personal de campo, provenientes de 23 estados y Canadá, en anticipación al Huracán Dorian que se desplaza al norte por la costa del Atlántico.

Duke Energy Kentucky proposes new customer benefits, seeks public review of electric base rates as it continues multimillion-dollar grid improvements in Northern Kentucky

Published on September 3, 2019

As a result of its ongoing investments in the region’s electric delivery system and power generation stations, Duke Energy Kentucky today filed a request for the Kentucky Public Service Commission to perform a public review of the company’s rates.

Duke Energy has nearly 6,500 workers ready to respond to Hurricane Dorian in Florida

Published on September 2, 2019

Duke Energy began planning for Hurricane Dorian in Florida more than a week ago and has put nearly 6,500 transmission and distribution personnel in place to support power restoration, which is nearly three times the typical number of crews in the state.

Duke Energy tiene casi 6,500 trabajadores listos para responder al huracán Dorian en Florida

Published on September 2, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy comenzó a preparase para el huracán Dorian en Florida hace más de una semana y ha contratado a cerca de 6,500 técnicos de líneas de transmisión y distribución –casi el triple del número normal de cuadrillas del estado–...

Duke Energy urges Carolinas customers to prepare for powerful Hurricane Dorian

Published on September 1, 2019

Duke Energy today urged North Carolina and South Carolina customers to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Dorian – now a category 5 storm currently expected to impact the region Wednesday through Friday.