Duke Energy ramps up support ahead of Tropical Storm Debby; donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is preparing for Tropical Storm Debby's arrival in the Carolinas by mobilizing 7,500 workers, including 300 from the Midwest, to support storm restoration efforts. The company emphasizes safety and encourages customers to prepare for potential power outages. Duke Energy Foundation has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster response and relief efforts, adding to their $2.8 million contribution over the past five years.
The company provides safety guidelines for customers, including creating emergency supply kits, monitoring weather forecasts, and following electrical safety protocols during floods. Duke Energy urges customers to sign up for Outage Alerts and familiarize themselves with outage reporting methods. The company is also executing an ambitious clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) si sta preparando per l'arrivo della Tempesta Tropicale Debby nelle Carolina mobilitando 7.500 lavoratori, di cui 300 dal Midwest, per supportare gli sforzi di ripristino dopo la tempesta. L'azienda sottolinea l'importanza della sicurezza e incoraggia i clienti a prepararsi a possibili interruzioni di corrente. Duke Energy Foundation ha donato 50.000 dollari alla Croce Rossa Americana per le operazioni di risposta e soccorso in caso di calamità, aggiungendo alla loro contribuzione di 2,8 milioni di dollari negli ultimi cinque anni.
L'azienda fornisce linee guida per la sicurezza ai clienti, incluso il creare kit di emergenza, il monitorare le previsioni meteorologiche e il seguire i protocolli di sicurezza elettrica durante le inondazioni. Duke Energy esorta i clienti a iscriversi per ricevere avvisi su blackout e a familiarizzare con i metodi di segnalazione delle interruzioni. L'azienda sta anche portando avanti una transizione ambiziosa verso l'energia pulita, puntando a zero emissioni di metano dalla sua attività di gas naturale entro il 2030 e zero emissioni di carbonio dalla generazione di elettricità entro il 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) se está preparando para la llegada de la Tormenta Tropical Debby en las Carolinas movilizando a 7,500 trabajadores, incluyendo 300 del Medio Oeste, para apoyar los esfuerzos de restauración tras la tormenta. La empresa enfatiza la seguridad y anima a los clientes a prepararse para posibles cortes de energía. Duke Energy Foundation ha donado 50,000 dólares a la Cruz Roja Americana para la respuesta y ayuda en desastres, sumando a su contribución de 2.8 millones de dólares en los últimos cinco años.
La compañía proporciona pautas de seguridad para los clientes, que incluyen la creación de kits de suministros de emergencia, el monitoreo de pronósticos del tiempo y el seguimiento de protocolos de seguridad eléctrica durante inundaciones. Duke Energy insta a los clientes a registrarse para recibir Alertas de Corte y a familiarizarse con los métodos para reportar cortes. La empresa también está llevando a cabo una ambiciosa transición a la energía limpia, con el objetivo de lograr emisiones netas cero de metano en su negocio de gas natural para 2030 y emisiones netas cero de carbono en la generación de electricidad para 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)는 카롤라이나에 다가오는 열대 우림 폭풍 Debby에 대비하여 7,500명의 근무자를 동원하고 있으며, 그 중 300명은 중서부에서 지원합니다. 이 회사는 안전을 강조하며 고객이 전력 중단에 대비할 것을 권장합니다. Duke Energy Foundation는 재해 대응 및 구호 작업을 위해 미국 적십자에 50,000달러를 기부하였으며, 지난 5년 동안 총 280만 달러를 기부한 바 있습니다.
회사는 고객에게 응급 공급 키트 준비, 일기 예보 모니터링, 홍수 시 전기 안전 프로토콜 준수 등 안전 지침을 제공합니다. Duke Energy는 고객이 정전 경고에 등록하고 정전 보고 방법에 익숙해질 것을 권장합니다. 또한, 이 회사는 2030년까지 천연 가스 사업에서 메탄 배출량을 제로로, 2050년까지 전력 생산에서 탄소 배출량을 제로로 만들기 위한 야심찬 청정 에너지 전환을 추진하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) se prépare à l'arrivée de la tempête tropicale Debby dans les Carolines en mobilisant 7 500 travailleurs, dont 300 du Midwest, pour soutenir les efforts de restauration après la tempête. L'entreprise souligne l'importance de la sécurité et encourage ses clients à se préparer à d'éventuelles coupures de courant. Duke Energy Foundation a fait un don de 50 000 dollars à la Croix-Rouge américaine pour les efforts de réponse et de secours face aux catastrophes, portant à 2,8 millions de dollars sa contribution au cours des cinq dernières années.
La société fournit des directives de sécurité aux clients, y compris la création de kits de fournitures d'urgence, le suivi des prévisions météorologiques et le respect des protocoles de sécurité électrique lors des inondations. Duke Energy incite ses clients à s'inscrire pour recevoir des alertes de coupure de courant et à se familiariser avec les méthodes de signalement des pannes. L'entreprise met également en oeuvre une transition énergétique ambitieuse, visant à atteindre des émissions nettes nulles de méthane dans ses activités de gaz naturel d'ici 2030 et des émissions nettes nulles de carbone dans la production d'électricité d'ici 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) bereitet sich auf die Ankunft des Tropensturms Debby in den Carolinas vor, indem 7.500 Mitarbeiter mobilisiert werden, darunter 300 aus dem Mittleren Westen, um die Wiederherstellungsmaßnahmen nach dem Sturm zu unterstützen. Das Unternehmen betont die Sicherheit und ermutigt die Kunden, sich auf mögliche Stromausfälle vorzubereiten. Duke Energy Foundation hat 50.000 Dollar an das Amerikanische Rote Kreuz für die Katastrophenhilfe gespendet, was zu einem Gesamtbeitrag von 2,8 Millionen Dollar in den letzten fünf Jahren führt.
Die Firma bietet Sicherheitsrichtlinien für Kunden an, einschließlich der Erstellung von Notfallversorgungskits, der Überwachung von Wettervorhersagen und der Einhaltung elektrischer Sicherheitsprotokolle bei Überschwemmungen. Duke Energy fordert die Kunden auf, sich für Störungswarnungen anzumelden und sich mit den Methoden zur Meldung von Stromausfällen vertraut zu machen. Das Unternehmen führt auch einen ehrgeizigen Übergang zu sauberer Energie durch, mit dem Ziel, bis 2030 Null-Methan-Emissionen von seinem Erdgasgeschäft und bis 2050 Null-Kohlenstoff-Emissionen aus der Stromerzeugung zu erreichen.
- Mobilization of 7,500 workers for storm restoration efforts
- $50,000 donation to American Red Cross for disaster relief
- Proactive customer communication and safety guidelines
- Implementation of clean energy transition plan
- Potential power outages and service disruptions due to Tropical Storm Debby
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Duke Energy's proactive approach to Tropical Storm Debby demonstrates strong disaster preparedness. The deployment of 7,500 workers, including 300 from the Midwest, shows significant resource allocation. This level of preparation typically results in faster power restoration, potentially mitigating financial losses and customer dissatisfaction.
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The company's emphasis on customer preparedness and safety guidelines is prudent, potentially reducing liability risks and demonstrating corporate responsibility. Overall, while the storm may cause short-term disruptions, Duke Energy's robust response strategy should help maintain long-term stakeholder confidence.
Duke Energy's storm response showcases its operational resilience, a important factor for utility investors. The company's ability to quickly mobilize a large workforce, including out-of-state resources, indicates strong emergency management capabilities. This efficiency can help minimize outage durations and associated revenue losses.
The company's investment in grid upgrades and clean energy transition, mentioned briefly, is particularly noteworthy. With 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity and ambitious net-zero targets, Duke Energy is positioning itself well for future regulatory and market demands. This forward-thinking approach could provide long-term value for investors, despite short-term costs.
However, investors should note that frequent severe weather events could strain resources and impact profitability. The company's ability to balance storm preparedness, grid modernization and clean energy investments will be important for maintaining financial health and meeting shareholder expectations in the evolving utility landscape.
"With safety as our guiding principle, we are strategically staging crews across the Carolinas to be ready to respond as soon as conditions are safe to do so," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy storm director for the Carolinas. "We continue to encourage our customers to prepare for the impending storm."
Also, in advance of the storm, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded
"The American Red Cross is proud of our partnership with Duke Energy and value the support of the Duke Energy Foundation for disaster relief, especially now as we assist scores of communities affected by the devastating flooding of Tropical Storm Debby," said Allison Q. Taylor, chief executive officer,
Over the past five years, Duke Energy and its Foundation have donated more than
Additionally, customers are encouraged to download the enhanced American Red Cross Emergency app for weather safety. The latest version of the app is free, available in both English and Spanish and offers a variety of features including emergency checklists, interactive maps of open shelters and the ability to monitor multiple locations for weather alerts.
Safety information
The safety of our customers and communities is important. Duke Energy encourages customers to have a plan in place to respond to an extended power outage after a hurricane or other severe weather. Below are some tips.
Before the storm
- Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable time later. The kit should include everything an individual or family would need, especially medicines, water, nonperishable foods and other supplies that might be hard to find after a storm hits.
- Keep a portable radio, TV or a NOAA weather radio on hand to monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and local officials.
- Charge mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices in advance of storms to stay connected to important safety and response information. Consider purchasing portable chargers and make sure they are fully charged as well.
- Maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended power outage occurs, or evacuation is required.
Electrical safety guidelines for floods
- If rising water threatens your home or business – or if you evacuate due to flooding – turn off your power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
- Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed electrical lines.
- Don't drive over – and don't stand near – downed electrical lines.
- Never replace a fuse or touch a circuit breaker with wet hands, or while standing on a wet or damp surface.
- If your home or business is flooded, Duke Energy cannot reconnect power until the electrical system has been inspected by a licensed electrician. If there is damage, an electrician will need to make necessary repairs and obtain verification from your local building inspection authority before power can be restored.
After the storm
- Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized, as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
- If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
- Downed lines will be hard to see in the rain and can potentially be hidden in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.
For more tips on how to prepare for storm season, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips.
Reporting an outage
Customers are encouraged to sign up for alerts and know how to report an outage. Receive the most up-to-date information about restoration efforts by enrolling in Outage Alerts. If you lose power, text OUT to 57801, report online or through the mobile app, or call 800.POWERON (800.769.3766).
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Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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