North Carolina Residents Suffer from No Electricity and Heating Systems Due to Widespread Power Outage

According to recent reports, residents in North Carolina county suffered from a suspected targeted attack on electric substations in the area, causing widespread power outages and impact on small businesses.

As the winter season is in the air and colder weather is reported, the impact of power outage had affected the heating systems of many residents. Without generators or solar-powered electric supply, residents endured nights of chilly weather.

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Some portions of the United States began to feel the effect of the winter season, with potential snow and rain.

According to a CNN report, authorities recognized the attack as targeted, knowing that the culprit had fired multiple rounds at the electric substations.

The CNN report explained that the damage caused by the gunfire could cost millions of dollars. The report said that the attack damaged two important electric substations. The attack on the substations resulted in a power outage on Saturday evening.

The report added that over 35,000 customers in Moore Country suffered from a power outage, affecting traffic lights and the home's Small businesses in affected areas should also brace for the effect of power outages. However, the worst impact of a power outage is on people who use the equipment for medical care. heating system.

Small businesses in affected areas should also brace for the effect of power outages. However, the worst impact of a power outage is on people who use the equipment for medical care.

Meanwhile, Southern Pines also reported without power. With the impact of the power outage, the Southern Pines Fire and Rescue explained that the area sewer system could operate using their generators.

On the other hand, local officials explained that there are emergency services for affected residents that they could seek.

Widespread power outage

As many look forward to immediate power restoration, the report explained that power outages would be restored as men were deployed to repair the damaged power lines.

The report added that some people will stay without power until Thursday, according to Jeff Brooks, now a Duke Energy spokesperson.

Meanwhile, Brooks added that repairing the damaged power lines could require significant work.

Authorities are now investigating the incident. As of now, no alleged suspects have been arrested or announced.

CNN reported that the incident was an intentional act to damage the electric substations that supply electricity.

The impact of the power outage resulted in more road crashes due to no traffic lights being installed. On the other hand, CNN reported that power restorations could emerge in portions of the United States.

Also Read: How to Avoid Misusing Generators in Power Outages Due to Hurricanes 

The cruel attack on the two substations affected many residents and businesses as winter set to begin unloading snow and colder weather.

Homes without power supply

Power outages give headaches to many families. However, you should consider the current weather conditions. Here are important tips you could do.

As colder temperatures unload, families without heating systems could be prone to prolonged cold weather, which could lead to cold-related health risks. It is best to wear layered clothes covering your entire body.

Be careful in using generators. Experts advised anyone to be careful in using generators, which could also overheat. While generators are helpful, it is crucial to be careful.

On the other hand, misusing your purchased generators is not advisable. If you have an old generator that is working, you could also look into it.

In the previous article, the report highlighted important lessons in using generators. Without enough knowledge, misusing generators could harm you.

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