For many, the archetypal image of a lineman is the guy up in an aerial bucket working tirelessly to restore power in the aftermath of a storm. The sight of utility workers fighting the elements amidst downed trees and toppled utility poles represents humanity’s...
The impact on the power grid has been severe, with more than 2 million customers in the Houston area left without electricity. Tropical Storm Beryl has unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds along the Texas coast, leading to widespread power outages affecting nearly...
MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast near Matagorda early Monday with a dangerous storm surge and strong winds, knocking out power to more than half a million homes and businesses. The storm’s center hit land as a Category 1 hurricane around...
The core of Hurricane Beryl is expected to pass through Jamaica Wednesday, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surge to the island, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC said Beryl, which weakened slightly Tuesday into a Category 4 storm with...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from a disruption, and Duke Energy has been preparing ahead of the start of hurricane season to respond quickly and restore power faster when the next storm strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
The warmest months of the year are upon us, and for utility workers, that means going straight from tornado season into hurricane season and all the emergency calls that come with it. Whether you are in Tornado Alley doing repairs from the latest twister or around the...
