Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. BEFORE: Keep appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator should be […]
State and federal officials are investigating a massive power outage in Moore County, caused by what is believed to be an intentional and targeted attack that left around 40,000 Duke Energy customers in the dark on Saturday.
How safe is your food when the power goes out? Here are some tips from the CDC: If the power is out for longer than 4 hours, follow the guidelines below: For the Freezer section: A freezer that is half full will hold food safely for up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold […]
According to ABC11, more than 62,000 Wake County residents are without power. If you don’t have power, contact Duke Energy at 1-800-419-6356. Or go to their website here to register for notifications on outages. Next steps: -Unplug your appliances to avoid a surge damaging your items. Leave a light on. -If you don’t have heat, leave a […]
Thousands could be without power due to the freezing rain and sleet in the Triangle. If you lose power and are relying on another source for heat, such as a generator, camp stove or grill stay safe. If you are without power. Call Duke Energy at 1-800-POWERON or text OUT to 57801. SAFETY TIPS *Never […]
The heavy snow fall leaves thousands in the Triangle without power. Power outages continue to increase across the Triangle and the state. More than 78,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in Wake County, and another 34,000 in Durham are in the dark. Statewide, more than 186,000 customers are without service. Winter Storm Warning remains […]
Winter Storm Pax continues its second wave of wintry weather this morning. Pax is expected to dump snow, freezing rain and sleet across the Carolina’s and capable of power outages. Do you know how to survive a power outage? How to Survive a Power Outage During an Ice Storm.
The number of outages continue to grow as a result of Hurricane Irene. Here are numbers of utility company’s to report outages. Progress Energy 1-800-419-6356 DUKE Energy 1-800-769-3766
