Preparing for winter power outages

Preparing for winter power outages

It is not too late to get ready for winter weather and the possibility of power outages.

Winter storms can bring high winds.

They can cause tree limbs to fall on power lines.

We spoke with a duke energy district manager -- rick burger -- about power outages this time of year.

He says you should always have a kit ready to go in your home and in your car.

Kits should include blankets and extra warm clothes... non-perishable food items... flashlights... and even extra medicine.

Burger also says you should call the duke energy hotline if you lose power.

"you need to be calling us.

The smart meters help us look at these areas where the power is out.

You and all of your neighbors need to be calling us and telling us because we will get back with you and verify that the power is back on."

Hospitals and long-term care facilities are top priorities when the power goes out.

Crews will always work to restore power