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Duke Energy has restored power to more than 1 million customers so far in North Carolina and South Carolina out of more than 1.4 million total power outages in the wake of what is now Tropical Depression Florence. Some of...

North Carolina's electric cooperatives are making steady progress restoring power to cooperative members in coastal, southeastern and central North Carolina with current outages at about 284,000, down from 325,000 less than 24 hours ago....

Historic rains from Hurricane Florence caused the release of stormwater, which may have come into contact with coal ash from a lined landfill, at the company's Sutton Power Plant in Wilmington. Because of the heavy...

Duke Energy has restored power to more than 637,000 customers so far in North Carolina and South Carolina out of more than 1.1 million total outages caused by what is now Tropical Storm Florence.   Another 472,000...

Power outages in areas served by electric cooperatives are beginning to dip as crews have been able to begin restoring power in some areas of the state. About 295,000 cooperative consumer-members statewide are now without power, down from a peak of...

Charter Communications, Inc. today announced a $350,000 contribution to Rebuilding Together to support relief efforts and specifically assist with home repairs and renovations needed in areas impacted by Hurricane Florence....

Duke Energy reported that more than 500,000 customers in North Carolina and South Carolina were without power as of 10 a.m. today due to what is now Tropical Storm Florence. Latest outage numbers can be found here. Duke...

Direct Relief today committed an initial $200,000 in cash and made available its current inventory of more than $100 million in medications and other medical products in response to the unfolding emergency on the U.S. East Coast caused by Hurricane...

With a catastrophic storm, flooding and power outages hitting the Eastern Seaboard, Walmart and Sam's Club are launching a customer campaign to assist impacted communities with hurricane relief. Walmart is matching customer donations to Foundation...

Electric cooperatives are reporting 296,000 hurricane-related power outages on Friday at 9:15 p.m. As Florence continues a slow crawl toward the west, hazardous conditions including sustained rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause additional...

Hurricane Florence made landfall this morning near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. As of 6:00 p.m. on September 14, approximately 833,000 customers are without power, with the majority of outages in North Carolina. Florence remains a dangerous...

BB&T Corporation today announced measures it's taking to help clients in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. "As our clients begin to recover from this deadly storm, we're standing by to help them work through the difficult days ahead," said...

As the leading provider of property due diligence information, EDR has identified 236 unique sites that currently house hazardous waste or have been contaminated in the past and are within the immediate projected path of Hurricane Florence. Ahead of...

The number of power outages began to rise sharply today as Hurricane Florence made its way along the North Carolina and South Carolina coasts, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and storm surge. Outage numbers continue to...

As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("BCBSMA") is expediting access to care for members who live in the Carolinas and Virginia. Through our national Blue Card plan, we provide...

Extensive power outages totaling more than 260,000 span electric cooperative service areas in coastal, eastern and central North Carolina. Scattered outages are also stretching west along the South Carolina border. Real-time outage numbers and...

CompTIA, the world's leading technology association, today launched a fundraising effort to assist victims of Hurricane Florence and encouraged its corporate and individual members, certification alumni, industry partners, and the broader technology...

The American Red Cross is helping people in multiple states as Hurricane Florence pummels the Carolinas with strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous tidal surges. Twice the size of Louisiana, Florence is inundating communities and leaving hundreds of...

This morning, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina, with hurricane-force winds, catastrophic flooding and widespread power outages that will severely impact the Carolinas and the Appalachian Region. The Diabetes Disaster...

The Salvation Army's national network of disaster staff and volunteers has been activated since Monday, Sept. 10, to mobilize for storm preparation and response. Trained emergency disaster personnel are prepared to provide food, hydration, and...

Three U-Haul Companies in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to victims and families affected by the Merrimack Valley gas explosions on Thursday night. A...

Sun Life Financial is prepared to assist clients affected by the hurricane in the Carolinas and surrounding areas, recognizing that many may have evacuated their homes or businesses and need extra time to make payments, help with filing claims or...

Lowe's has committed $2 million to support relief efforts for associates, customers and communities in response to Hurricane Florence's impact on the Southeast. Lowe's will continue to work closely with nonprofit partners and government agencies to...

Spent, a mobile commerce company has committed to give back 3 percent cash on U.S. fuel purchases at all major stations and cities toward hurricane relief and recovery. The Spent action toward hurricane Florence relief...

Slow-moving Hurricane Florence has caused widespread power outages in electric cooperative served areas in coastal, eastern and central North Carolina. The collective number of power outages across the network of 26 N.C. co-ops is currently 185,500. ...

Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall in an area that includes Wilmington, North Carolina, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as a Category 2 storm early Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Government agencies and...

Natural disasters are unfortunately a reality landlords and renters alike must face. With recent events across the nation like Hurricane Florence, Mother Nature has left many landlords wondering what their role is both before and after natural...

Power outages are increasing for electric cooperatives in North Carolina as Hurricane Florence draws closer to the coast. As of 9:30 p.m., the network of electric cooperatives, which includes 26 locally owned and operated electric cooperatives from...

Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international relief agency, today announced plans to assess damage and deliver aid to community-based partners in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The agency will deliver both in-kind recovery aid?relief...

Duke Energy has staged more than 20,000 professionals across North Carolina and South Carolina ? ready to go to work to restore power once it is safe to do so in the wake of powerful Hurricane Florence. Duke Energy's...

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is currently producing medications at its West Columbia, S.C.  facility while monitoring the effects of Hurricane Florence. The hurricane is projected to reach South Carolina late...

As Hurricane Florence nears the coastline and is expected to make landfall by Fri., Sep. 14, Feed the Children is working diligently with corporate partners and local agencies to allocate shipments of food, water and disaster relief supplies for...

AccuWeather Global Weather Center ?  Hurricane Florence is on a path of destruction that will put millions of people at risk and threaten billions of dollars in property damage, centered on the Carolinas, through this weekend....

Hurricane Florence is forecast to make a direct and dangerous hit to the Carolinas and then move on to surrounding states.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers to take precautions. "Now is the time to prepare,"...

With Hurricane Florence targeting the Carolinas, Capital BlueCross is ensuring its affected members have access to medical and mental healthcare before, during, and after the dangerous storm. Capital BlueCross members in the hurricane's path in North...

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is making a number of its natural disaster response and recovery experts available to the media in light of the impending landfall of Hurricane Florence....

In the past century, only seven major hurricanes have hit the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts. Striking the Carolina coasts tonight, Hurricane Florence is a strong Category 2 storm expected to devastate the coastal cities with 80+ mph winds...

With Hurricane Florence approaching landfall in the Carolinas, Generac Power Systems has already been responding. Additional portable generators have been shipping into the affected areas since late last week. The ranks of the company's...

Effective immediately, Studio Center is offering free audio and video production to any organization, municipality, educational institution or company in the Southeast that needs to get a message out related to Hurricane Florence preparation and/or...

Electric cooperatives located in and serving communities along North Carolina's coast are now feeling the impact of Hurricane Florence as the storm approaches. As of 11 a.m., there are a total of 4,000 outages, mainly in Carteret and Craven counties....

The del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, a non-profit organization founded by members of sonnen Inc. and individuals from other organizations to oversee the implementation of humanitarian microgrids for relief following Hurricane Maria, today...

Henry Schein, Inc. today announced that Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world have collaborated to build more than 17,000 hygiene kits for girls, children, and adults living in international emergency areas. TSMs assembled the kits as...

Ahead of Hurricane Florence, expected to make landfall in the Carolinas, Wright Flood is reminding property owners of key tips for keeping your family and your property safe as the storm approaches.  Review your hurricane preparedness plan with your...

Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, is offering a helping hand to support residents and businesses that stand to be affected by damage from Hurricane Florence with one month of free self storage....

As the East Coast prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Florence in the coming days, Georgia Power is actively monitoring the storm and coordinating with emergency partners, including GEMA and the Mutual Assistance Network....

Fannie Mae is reminding those impacted by Hurricane Florence of the options available for mortgage assistance. Under Fannie Mae's guidelines for single-family mortgages: Homeowners impacted by Hurricane Florence are eligible to stop making mortgage...

As Hurricane Florence approaches the east coast of the United States, Alley Cat Allies has assembled a set of Disaster Preparation Tips for community cat caregivers, pet owners, and others involved with animals. These tips will help community cat...

As Hurricane Florence closes in on the coast, the American Red Cross is readying for response across as many as 11 states, and urging people in the storm's path to obey evacuation orders and make final preparations now. This dangerous storm is...

Duke Energy meteorologists are estimating power outages in the Carolinas from approaching Hurricane Florence could be between 1-3 million customers. "The magnitude of the storm is beyond what we have seen in years," said...

Citizen Watch is pleased to share news of it latest collaboration with New York-based photographer, Hannah Sider, to develop visual assets showcasing the brand's ongoing disaster relief efforts through non-profit organization, Good360, the global...