Hurricanes in South Carolina

Duke Energy preparation made for rapid response following Tropical Storm Elsa

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Hurricanes in South Carolina

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall Wednesday along Florida's northwest coast, Duke Energy crews quickly responded to restore damage and power outages.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall Wednesday along Florida's northwest coast, Duke Energy crews quickly responded to restore damage and power outages.
  • "We were ready for the worst-case scenario that could happen when our customers are in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida's storm director.
  • For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).
  • In addition to year-round storm preparation, Duke Energy also is investing in grid modernization.

Georgia Power mobilizes crews to assist in restoration efforts as Tropical Storm Elsa starts to move across the state

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Hurricanes in Haiti, Atlantic hurricane season, BAHAMAS

Georgia Power has mobilized crews from other parts of the state to assist in restoration efforts in areas expected to be impacted by the storm.

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  • Georgia Power has mobilized crews from other parts of the state to assist in restoration efforts in areas expected to be impacted by the storm.
  • Customers should follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter and at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm for storm tips, information about restoration efforts, customer service and more.
  • Severe weather can happen anytime across Georgia:
    Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

Georgia Power crews responding to scattered outages as remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette bring heavy rains, gusty winds to state

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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Claudette, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Tropical cyclones in the Mascarene Islands, Hurricane Opal

ATLANTA, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power crews are responding to scattered outages this morning as a result of heavy rain and gusty winds overnight associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette.

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  • ATLANTA, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power crews are responding to scattered outages this morning as a result of heavy rain and gusty winds overnight associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette.
  • Heavy rains and saturated soil means wind gusts are likely to bring down trees that could cause additional outages.
  • Severe weather can happen anytime across Georgia:
    Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

Start hurricane prep now to be Hurricane Ready when the season begins researchers say

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Hurricane Dean, Hurricane Elena

To ensure projects can be completed by June 1, the traditional start to hurricane season, IBHS encourages homeowners to begin preparations now.\n"Now is the right time to take on projects around the house to strengthen your home ahead of hurricane season.

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  • To ensure projects can be completed by June 1, the traditional start to hurricane season, IBHS encourages homeowners to begin preparations now.\n"Now is the right time to take on projects around the house to strengthen your home ahead of hurricane season.
  • "The entire hurricane coast felt the impact of the 2020 hurricane season, and many families are still displaced from damaged homes or dealing with costly repairs.
  • Homes along the hurricane coast, as well as inland areas that may experience high winds, should be reroofed to the FORTIFIED Roof standard.
  • The checklist and Hurricane Ready guide are available at disastersafety.org/hurricaneready .

Dayton Power & Light earns EEI Emergency Response Award for mutual assistance efforts to restore service after Hurricane Isaias

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Geography of the United States, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Edison Electric Institute, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Isaias

Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response Awards recognize the recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.

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  • Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response Awards recognize the recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.
  • "Working around the clock to restore power safely and quickly to customers and deploying mutual assistance crews to support impacted companies are hallmarks of the electric power industry.
  • Crews worked long hours and followed all COVID protocols while working tirelessly to restore electric service to impacted customers following Hurricane Isaias," said Kristina Lund, Dayton Power & Light President and CEO.
  • DP&L received the EEI Emergency Assistance Award in 2018 for the Nor'easter and Hurricane Irma, and again received the award in 2017 following Hurricane Matthew.

Georgia Power storm crews wrap up historic hurricane season

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Geography of the United States, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Hurricane Zeta, In Mexico

ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official close of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Georgia Power crews responded to more than 26 severe weather events that impacted Georgia, in a record-breaking hurricane season.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official close of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Georgia Power crews responded to more than 26 severe weather events that impacted Georgia, in a record-breaking hurricane season.
  • We responded to 26 storm events, a record number of storms, including Hurricane Zeta," said Georgia Power's Storm Center Director David Maske.
  • As the 2020 hurricane season ends and winter weather season begins, Georgia Power encourages customers to keep safety first, no matter the storm season with the following tips:
    Before a Storm: Stay aware and check the weather forecast before heading outdoors.
  • Making Repairs Georgia Power crews focus on repairs that return power to the greatest number of customers in the least amount of time.

Sunrun to Expand Brightbox Offering to All Markets

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Geography of the United States, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Sunrun, Hurricane Isaias, Tropical cyclones, States of the United States

Sunrun currently has more than 13,000 Brightbox systems nationwide, and this announcement will expand access to millions of new potential customers.

Key Points: 
  • Sunrun currently has more than 13,000 Brightbox systems nationwide, and this announcement will expand access to millions of new potential customers.
  • Sunruns Brightbox offers homeowners the ability to power through such power outages with clean, reliable and immediate home energy.
  • We lost power for six days during Hurricane Isaias, said Andy Robles, a Brightbox owner in Oakdale, New York.
  • Sunruns Brightbox system was a game changer and Im glad more people will have access to this crucial technology.

5:30 p.m. Update: Power restored to more than 97% of Georgia Power customers impacted by Hurricane Zeta

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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Michael

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 5:30 p.m. today, Georgia Power has restored power to more than 97% of customers, approximately 798,000, impacted by Hurricane Zeta.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 5:30 p.m. today, Georgia Power has restored power to more than 97% of customers, approximately 798,000, impacted by Hurricane Zeta.
  • Damage from Hurricane Zeta is widespread and covering the northern half of the state and is similar to the damage seen after Hurricane Michael in 2018.
  • There are approximately 10,000 Georgia Power customers currently without power.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

9:30 a.m. Update: Power restored to more than 95% of Georgia Power customers impacted by Hurricane Zeta

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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Michael

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As of last night, Georgia Power has restored power to more than 95% of customers, approximately 785,000, impacted by Hurricane Zeta.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As of last night, Georgia Power has restored power to more than 95% of customers, approximately 785,000, impacted by Hurricane Zeta.
  • Damage from Hurricane Zeta is widespread and covering the northern half of the state and is similar to the damage seen after Hurricane Michael in 2018.
  • There are approximately 25,000 Georgia Power customers currently without power.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

8 p.m. Update: Company expects power to be restored to 95% of customers impacted by Hurricane Zeta by Sunday night

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Michael

ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric service to nearly 490,000 Georgia Power customers has been restored following Hurricane Zeta.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric service to nearly 490,000 Georgia Power customers has been restored following Hurricane Zeta.
  • The company expects power to be restored to 95% of customers impacted by Hurricane Zeta by Sunday night.
  • Damage from Hurricane Zeta is similar to the damage seen after Hurricane Michael impacted the state in 2018.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.