ENERGYUNITED REPORTS MOST REMAINING OUTAGES RESTORED BY 11:59 P.M. FRIDAY 

• EnergyUnited crews have restored power to more than 10,000 members since Tropical Storm Debby drenched the service area yesterday with heavy rain and wind. 

• EnergyUnited members should have power restored by 11:59 p.m. on Friday.  

• Additional damage discovered as crews restore power to members impacted by downed trees, power lines and 31 broken poles across the cooperative’s service area. 

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited expects to restore most remaining power outages caused by Tropical Storm Debby by 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 9 or sooner.  

As of Friday morning, crews have restored power to more than 10,000 members affected by the storm. Approximately 500 EnergyUnited members were without power as of Friday afternoon. Twenty-four additional crews from five electric cooperatives and three contractors are also supporting the cooperative’s restoration efforts. 

“We are deeply grateful to our members for their patience and understanding during our storm recovery efforts,” said Steve McCachern, vice president of energy delivery for EnergyUnited. “Most members should have power restored by 11:59 p.m. tonight.”
 

Outage Reporting and Restoration 

• To report an outage, please use the cooperative’s web or mobile app, My EnergyHub, or call 1-800-EUNITED (1-800-386-4833). 

• Real-time outage numbers and ETRs can be found on our Outage Map.  

• During a major storm, EnergyUnited prioritizes restoring power to the largest outages first, ensuring that all members receive service as quickly and safely as possible. For more details on our restoration process, visit www.energyunited.com/restoring-power/.  

Important Safety Reminders 

Safety remains our top priority. Please stay away from all downed power lines and assume any line you encounter is energized and dangerous. Floodwaters can carry electrical currents, making standing water extremely hazardous. Report any safety concerns to our Member Support Center at 1-800-522-3793.

Additionally, never use a portable generator indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators in well-ventilated areas and only when necessary to power essential equipment. 

About EnergyUnited   EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina with 141,540 member connections. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of 19 counties in west central North Carolina which include Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin. Visit energyunited.com to learn more about the cooperative’s energy services and community programs. 

EnergyUnited expects to restore most remaining power outages caused by Tropical Storm Debby by 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 9 or sooner.  

Damage assessors discovered more downed trees, power lines and 31 broken poles across the cooperative’s service area. Broken poles can cause extended power outages for members when they are discovered, as each pole requires the cooperative to assign a crew of four to six linemen and two bucket trucks to complete necessary repairs.