Working closely with local leaders and nonprofits to provide ongoing essential support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene Tops $20.5 million in disaster readiness and recovery investments during past five years CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation announces a $1 million commitment to nonprofits providing vital assistance to affected communities across the Southeast. "Our hearts are with the communities devastate ...

Majority of Duke Energy Florida's customers will be restored by 11:59 p.m. tonight Electrical rebuild required in some areas; some homes, businesses cannot receive power ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 3 p.m. ET today, Duke Energy Florida's crews restored power for 687,000 customers, while 73,000 continue to experience outages as a result of Hurricane Helene. Our 8,000 crews continue working diligently to repair damage from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene and restoring ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 5 p.m. ET today, Duke Energy Florida's crews restored power for over 600,000 customers, while nearly 150,000 continue to experience outages as a result of Hurricane Helene. Our workforce is more than 8,000 strong, with many working through the night to get everyone's power back on. (Click here and here for aerial saw video.) This afternoon, the company established estimated times of restoration for the company's Big Bend and North Florida counties f ...

Core Points - Duke Energy is actively working to restore power to customers affected by severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, with 723,000 customers already restored as of September 28, 2024 [2][4] - Approximately 1.1 million customers remain without power, primarily in the western regions of North Carolina and South Carolina [5][4] - The company is utilizing helicopters and drones to assess damage in hard-hit areas and is collaborating with local and state officials to improve access for restoration efforts [3][6] Power Restoration Efforts - Duke Energy has mobilized 13,000 lineworkers and support personnel, including contractors from 19 U.S. states and Canada, to assist in restoration efforts [10] - The power restoration process prioritizes public safety, transmission lines, essential facilities, and then distribution lines to restore power to the maximum number of customers as quickly as possible [8] - Estimated restoration times are continuously updated on Duke Energy's Outage Maps tool, and customers can enroll in Outage Alerts for real-time updates [7] Flooding and Infrastructure - Historic rainfall from Hurricane Helene has led to record-high lake levels and significant flooding, impacting the company's infrastructure [15] - Duke Energy is managing its lakes as an integrated system and continues to move water through its river basins to mitigate flooding [15] - The company advises residents in low-lying areas to exercise caution and stay informed about emergency notifications [16] Company Overview - Duke Energy is one of America's largest energy holding companies, serving 8.4 million customers across multiple states, including North Carolina and South Carolina [17] - The company is committed to a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while investing in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources [18]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 5 p.m. ET today, Duke Energy Florida's crews restored power for over 407,000 customers, while nearly 285,000 continue to experience outages as a result of the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. With 8,000 personnel, and many working through the night, the company has also established estimated times of restoration for Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Sumter. Approximately 95% of these customers are expecte ...

Approximately 8,000 workers responding to outages ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is continuing with power restoration following Hurricane Helene's landfall. As of 7:30 a.m., the company's 8,000 workers have restored power for nearly 198,000 customers, while over 402,000 are still experiencing outages. "Our crews worked through the night to assess the immense damage caused by Hurricane Helene and get the lights back on where conditions allowed," said Todd Fountain, D ...

Lake levels expected to rise sharply as heavy rains from Helene add to the many inches of rain the region already received this week Those living along lakes, rivers and in flood-prone areas should exercise caution, stay informed and remain alert CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Helene's projected rainfall in the Carolinas has increased significantly, raising concerns about potential flooding, particularly along the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. "The western Carolinas region has received heavy ...

Workers are responding to power outages as weather conditions allow; nearly 42,000 restored so far Crews will be staged at 7 locations across Florida as Helene nears landfall ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, Duke Energy has already begun restoring customers impacted by the storm. As of 5:00 pm, Duke Energy had nearly 47,000 customers without power in Florida. So far, nearly 42,000 customers have been restored. Duke Energy is prepared to respond to ...

Customers advised to prepare for heavy rain, wind and possible power outages Company moving water through its river system and lowering lake levels The Duke Energy Foundation grants $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster response and relief efforts CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is finalizing its preparations for Helene in the Carolinas. This includes strategically staging more than 10,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers and other storm support personnel. The company i ...

Awards $50,000 to the American Red Cross as Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida later today ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida later today, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers that the company has 8,000 workers, including nearly 4,000 in The Villages in Central Florida, ready to respond to widespread power outages as soon as conditions allow. The company is also encouraging customers to remain informed and vigilant – while priorit ...