Duke Energy said crews were working hard to restore power for thousands Saturday in the wake of overnight snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Officials said they saw around 54,000 customers impacted across the Carolinas Friday night.
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“We were able to make good progress and restored 37,000 overnight,” Duke Energy Spokesperson Logan Stewart told Channel 9.
Jut after 8 a.m., Stewart said they still had 16,000, including 10,000 in North Carolina and 2,000 in Mecklenburg County.
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The last time Charlotte saw measurable snow, at least one-tenth of an inch, was in 2022. Snow, along with ice and the power grid, were the major concerns for Duke Energy this week.
Prior to any major weather event, officials said they want to make sure residents are as prepared as possible.
“Duke Energy always encourages our customers to have a plan. You know, just have a plan in case you were to lose power because you know Mother Nature, we don’t ever know what that’s going to bring us,” Stewart said. “Just having some supplies on hand, bottled water, or things like that.”
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Duke Energy suggested you get bottled water and nonperishable food, and charge devices just in case ice knocks the power out.
Stay with Channel 9 for the latest winter storm coverage.
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