Duke Energy is warning customers about a scam that is going around...
The company says fraudulent texts claiming scheduled rolling power outages, specifying affected zip codes and times... are NOT legitimate. Customers are advised to NOT respond and report the suspicious activity to Duke.
The Utility Company is also sharing things to know about power restoration following a storm:
When ice builds up, it can snap trees and limbs, pull down power lines, overload equipment and make roads dangerous for repair crews – slowing down how fast the power comes back on. If you hear a forecast of a half inch of ice or more, expect major outages across the area.
Here are eight need-to-know things about power restoration:
1. Outage alerts notify you early.
2. Crews begin by assessing damage.
3. County-level estimates developed once on-the-ground assessment available.
4. Initial restoration estimates reflect majority of customers, not all.
5. Outage Map may shift to county-level view.
6. Crews prioritize critical infrastructure and main power lines.
7. Notifications sent as major repairs are complete.
8. Restoration estimates refined as assessment continues.
For more details, click HERE.
To track power outages in our area in real time, click HERE to be directed to Duke Energy's Power Outage Map.
Click on links below to report a power outage:
Duke Energy
Laurens Electric
Greer Commission of Public Works
Blue Ridge Electric Co-Op
Broad River Electric