News Summary
Severe storms have swept through Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, leading to significant power outages affecting over 41,000 customers. Key areas impacted include Greenwood, Anderson, and Greenville counties, with considerable damage reported from fallen trees and strong winds. Local authorities are working to clear debris and restore power as residents remain cautious. Duke Energy aims to restore service by 4 a.m. on June 8, as ongoing efforts continue amidst severe weather challenges.
Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina are facing significant disruptions as severe storms have caused widespread power outages, affecting thousands of residents. According to reports from Duke Energy, over 41,000 customers experienced power loss during the peak of the outages on Saturday. The outages primarily impacted Greenwood County, Anderson County, and Greenville County.
As of Sunday night, Greenwood County experienced the largest outages, with more than 6,000 customers left without electricity. In Anderson County, more than 5,000 residents were also affected, alongside over 800 in Greenville County. Local authorities confirmed that multiple homes in Anderson County sustained damage from strong winds and fallen trees during the storms.
The impact of the storms prompted the South Carolina Department of Transportation to step in, working diligently to clear roads obstructed by storm debris. Residents and motorists are urged to report any blocked roads they encounter by contacting the department at (864) 260-4444.
In addition to these outages, Hart Electric Membership Corporation reported that about 635 members were deprived of power in parts of Elbert County and Franklin County by Sunday evening. This indicates that the damaging weather affected a broader area than initially understood.
Duke Energy has indicated that they are actively working on restoring power to affected residents and anticipate that service will be fully restored by 4 a.m. on June 8. The first reports of power outages began to come in around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, with the highest concentration of reports emerging from Greenville and Anderson County.
As efforts to restore power continue, many areas are still struggling with outages, as reflected on Duke Energy’s outage map as of 8 p.m. on Sunday. To aid in the recovery and damage assessment, residents facing storm-related damages are encouraged to submit photographs for reporting purposes.
This series of storms has highlighted the vulnerability of infrastructure in both Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina to extreme weather events. Over the years, residents in these regions have witnessed the significant impacts of storms, which often result in power outages, road blockages, and property damage.
Critical infrastructure agencies and local utilities are arranged and prepared to respond to emergencies like this, which reflects their ongoing commitment to community safety and well-being. Despite the challenges posed by severe weather, cooperation among citizens, local government, and utility providers plays a vital role in ensuring that power is restored efficiently and that communities can resume normal activities as soon as possible.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant, stay updated on local weather conditions, and follow any recommended safety precautions as restoration efforts continue. The collaboration between utility companies and local services is essential in repairing the damage caused by the storms and minimizing future impacts on the community.
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Additional Resources
- WYFF: Power Outages Across Upstate South Carolina
- Fox Carolina: Over Forty Thousand Have No Power
- WSPA: More Than 27 Thousand Outages Reported
- Duke Energy: Power Restoration Efforts in Carolinas
- Fox Carolina: Power Outages Reported in Carolinas
- Wikipedia: Power Outage
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