Winter Storm Fern: Duke Energy has 18,000+ workers from 27 states and Canada ready to respond

Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With Winter Storm Fern expected to move into the Carolinas this weekend, Duke Energy crews and support teams are completing their preparations and urging customers to finalize their own storm plans. Forecasts point to dangerous travel conditions and outages that could last several days in the hardesthit areas. Our view Rick Canavan, Duke Energy storm director: M ...