Duke Energy Power Restoration Update: Customers Await Restoration in Buncombe County
Friday, 4 October 2024, 12:55
Duke Energy Updates Power Restoration Timeline
Duke Energy has provided a significant update regarding power restoration efforts. The company now predicts that the majority of customers in Buncombe County will have their electricity restored by Sunday, a change from earlier estimates. This comes in light of extensive damage reported across various local substations.
Current Situation in Buncombe County
- As of now, approximately 170,000 customers are still without power.
- Bill Norton, a spokesperson for Duke Energy, highlighted the challenges in restoring power due to severe weather conditions.
- The utility company is deploying mobile substations to assist in remediation efforts.
Residents are encouraged to remain patient as crews work diligently to restore service across the affected areas.
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