Breaking News: Hurricane Helene Causes Massive Power Outages in the U.S.
As of Monday, over 1.4 million homes and businesses in the Southeast and Midwest are still without power following Hurricane Helene's impact on the Florida Panhandle. The storm, which hit on Sept. 26, has left a trail of destruction, with around 5.5 million customers losing power.
Utility companies have been working tirelessly to restore power, with the number of outages decreasing from 2.0 million to 1.4 million. However, the aftermath of Helene has been devastating, with over 100 fatalities reported.
Leading the pack in terms of outages is Duke Energy, with nearly 630,000 customers still without power in the Carolinas. The company has made significant progress in restoring power and aims to have most outages resolved by Friday.
Meanwhile, Southern Co's Georgia Power has restored power to over 1 million customers in Georgia, representing 80% of those affected by the storm.
State Outages:
South Carolina 556,097
Georgia 421,764
North Carolina 368,087
Florida 57,315
Virginia 57,760
West Virginia 13,584
Total Out 1,401,087
Analysis:
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread power outages in the U.S., affecting over 1.4 million customers. Utility companies like Duke Energy and Southern Co have been working to restore power, but the devastation left by the storm has been significant, with over 100 reported fatalities. The impact of such natural disasters on infrastructure and services highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and resilience in the face of unpredictable events.
