Duke Energy Volunteers Help with Helene Relief
Duke Energy employees are actively participating in hurricane relief efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Over 200 employees in Raleigh packed emergency supply kits including first aid supplies, diapers, and hygiene items. Charlotte-based employees prepared 10,000 emergency food boxes and processed 40,000 lbs. of apples. In Upstate South Carolina, employees helped raise nearly $200,000 through a telethon. Duke Energy crews continue working to restore power in the most affected areas while collaborating with various partners including the American Red Cross and local food banks.
I dipendenti di Duke Energy stanno attivamente partecipando agli sforzi di soccorso dopo l’uragano Helene nel western North Carolina. Oltre 200 dipendenti a Raleigh hanno preparato kit di emergenza comprendenti forniture di pronto soccorso, pannolini e articoli per l'igiene. I dipendenti con sede a Charlotte hanno preparato 10.000 scatole di cibo d'emergenza e lavorato con 40.000 libbre di mele. Nello Upstate del South Carolina, i dipendenti hanno contribuito a raccogliere quasi 200.000 dollari attraverso un telefilm. Le squadre di Duke Energy continuano a lavorare per ripristinare l'energia nelle aree più colpite collaborando con vari partner, tra cui la Croce Rossa Americana e le banche alimentari locali.
Los empleados de Duke Energy están participando activamente en los esfuerzos de ayuda tras el huracán Helene en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Más de 200 empleados en Raleigh empacaron kits de suministros de emergencia que incluyen suministros de primeros auxilios, pañales y artículos de higiene. Los empleados con sede en Charlotte prepararon 10,000 cajas de comida de emergencia y procesaron 40,000 libras de manzanas. En el Upstate de Carolina del Sur, los empleados ayudaron a recaudar casi 200,000 dólares a través de un telemaratón. Los equipos de Duke Energy continúan trabajando para restaurar el suministro eléctrico en las áreas más afectadas mientras colaboran con varios socios, incluidos la Cruz Roja Americana y los bancos de alimentos locales.
듀크 에너지의 직원들은 노스캐롤라이나 서부에서 헬렌 허리케인 이후 구호 활동에 적극 참여하고 있습니다. 롤리에서 200명 이상의 직원들이 응급처치 용품, 기저귀 및 위생 용품을 포함한 응급 공급 키트를 포장했습니다. 샬럿에 있는 직원들은 10,000개의 비상식량 상자를 준비하고 40,000파운드의 사과를 처리했습니다. 사우스캐롤라이나 업스테이트에서 직원들은 전화 방송을 통해 거의 200,000달러를 모금하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 듀크 에너지 팀은 미국 적십자사 및 지역 식품 은행들과 협력하여 가장 영향을 받은 지역의 전력을 복구하기 위해 계속 노력하고 있습니다.
Les employés de Duke Energy participent activement aux efforts de secours après l'ouragan Helene dans l'ouest de la Caroline du Nord. Plus de 200 employés à Raleigh ont préparé des kits de fournitures d'urgence comprenant des fournitures de premiers secours, des couches et des articles d'hygiène. Les employés basés à Charlotte ont préparé 10 000 boîtes de nourriture d'urgence et traité 40 000 livres de pommes. Dans le Upstate de Caroline du Sud, les employés ont aidé à collecter près de 200 000 dollars grâce à un téléthon. Les équipes de Duke Energy continuent de travailler à rétablir l'électricité dans les zones les plus touchées tout en collaborant avec divers partenaires, y compris la Croix-Rouge américaine et les banques alimentaires locales.
Duke Energy-Mitarbeiter beteiligen sich aktiv an den Hilfsmaßnahmen nach Hurrikan Helene im Westen von North Carolina. Über 200 Mitarbeiter in Raleigh haben Notversorgungskits gepackt, die Erste-Hilfe-Materialien, Windeln und Hygieneartikel enthalten. Die Mitarbeiter in Charlotte haben 10.000 Nahrungsmittelpakete für Notfälle vorbereitet und 40.000 Pfund Äpfel verarbeitet. In Upstate South Carolina halfen die Mitarbeiter, nahezu 200.000 Dollar durch einen Telethon zu sammeln. Die Teams von Duke Energy arbeiten weiterhin daran, den Strom in den am stärksten betroffenen Gebieten wiederherzustellen, während sie mit verschiedenen Partnern, einschließlich des Amerikanischen Roten Kreuzes und lokalen Lebensmittelbanken, zusammenarbeiten.
- Demonstrates strong community engagement and corporate social responsibility
- Effective emergency response capabilities showing operational resilience
- Strategic partnerships with multiple relief organizations enhancing response effectiveness
- Ongoing power outages affecting service delivery in western North Carolina
- Additional operational costs associated with emergency response and power restoration
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / Duke Energy:
In western North Carolina, hundreds of crews remain on the ground working to restore power in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. From several miles away, Duke Energy employees throughout the Carolinas are rolling up their sleeves to provide relief in other ways.
In Raleigh, more than 200 Duke Energy employees joined the Rally for Relief event, packing 1,000 first aid kits, 50,000 diapers, and 10,000 feminine and family hygiene items into emergency supply kits.
In Charlotte, employees packed 10,000 emergency food boxes for delivery to the most impacted areas. A week later, they shut down an uptown block for the Harvest Hustle, sorting and bundling over 40,000 lbs. of apples.
In Upstate South Carolina, employees answered phones at an all-day telethon helping raise nearly
As families in the North Carolina mountain region continue to rebuild, we continue to look for ways to offer a bit of comfort while we work restore power to all impacted communities.
Thank you to our partners who help make these efforts possible: American Red Cross North Carolina, American Red Cross of South Carolina, Charlotte Center City Partners, DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, The No Woman, No Girl Initiative, United Way of the Greater Triangle, WYFF 4
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