Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity. Learn more: spr.ly/6013MhlG9

We’re committed to playing a significant role in lifting up the communities we serve, leveraging our Duke Energy Foundation to help nonprofits across the state advance equity and justice solutions that help our customers.

Today, the Duke Energy Foundation committed an initial $100,000 to support the needs of Moore County, working with organizations like Red Cross Eastern NC #HurricaneSeason to help residents of the local community. I thank our customers for their patience as crews work 24/7 to restore power.

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It's a wrap! Today, I am a proud graduate of the Class of 2022 WILMA Leadership Institute program along with 39 female business leaders. Indira Everett thanks for supporting the event, and congrats to all my peers. #dukeenergy #WILMALeadershipInstitute

Men and Women United for Youth and Families is one of 40 organizations across North Carolina to receive a $25000 social justice and racial equity grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. #dukeenergy #dukeenergyconnectedcommunities #socialjusticeracialequity

There are intense storms coming through the Carolinas and Midwest this holiday weekend. Duke Energy is ready, and you should be, too. Prepare now for frigid temperatures and potential outages. Our crews will be working through the holiday until everyone is back online. #weareDE

At 8 am, ~90K Duke Energy customers are w/o power as very strong winds pummel NC/SC and combine with saturated ground to topple trees and damage lines. Crews are out working as it is safe to do so to repair around 2K outage locations. Power out? Text OUT to 57801 #ncwx #scwx

Update: All Duke Energy customers affected by the temporary outages conducted today were restored around 5:45 pm this evening. Most of the remaining outages from yesterday's windstorm will also be restored tonight. Around 2K windstorm customer outages will extend to Sunday.

DYK: Phone scams account for over 75% of all impostor scams? Be cautious of #scammers calling claiming to be a utility employee. We will never threaten same day disconnect and demand immediate payment with prepaid cards. Learn more: spr.ly/6013PpXbH. #StopScams

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Before #Idalia makes landfall – be sure you’ve downloaded the Duke Energy app. It’s easy to report outages and view the outage map. Download here: spr.ly/6011PSAxv.

Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to accompany #Idalia as it passes through the Carolinas late Wednesday and into midday Thursday, bringing the potential for high winds, flooding and widespread power outages in eastern #NC and #SC. Read more: spr.ly/6012PsoUm.

Watch out for flooded areas that could hide a downed power line. Fallen trees and debris can also hide electrical lines. Consider all downed wires energized and dangerous, so best to stay away from them. More safety tips: spr.ly/6015Pt38J #Idalia

More than 4,000 Duke Energy and partner responders are positioned and ready to support outage restoration due to #Idalia when it is safe to do so. Bladen County EM Brunswick County Brunswick Sheriff Columbus County New Hanover EM/911 Pender County EM @sampsoncount

Build an emergency supply kit so that if the unexpected hits, you'll have all the essentials ready to go. Learn more about what to include and other important storm preparedness tips: spr.ly/6019PCsHd #PreparednessMonth

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Caulk or weatherstrip around your doors and windows to stop frigid air from entering your home. Visit spr.ly/6014RJSIA for more winter energy-saving tips.

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a severe weather system expected to move through the Carolinas Tuesday that could cause widespread power outages. Read more: spr.ly/6010RmX6n