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What you should know about the nationwide power outage in Cuba

Cuba is suffering a nationwide blackout after its power grid collapsed. Power was out across the island on Friday, just days before Tropical Storm Oscar hit the island as a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday. Although power has been partially restored in some areas, including much of Havana, millions of people – particularly in rural […]

By Andrew Jack

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

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PSE Receives $45 Million for Skagit River Valley Project | News

Courtesy of WG Clark Puget Sound Energy's Skagit River Valley Transformation for Climate Resiliency project has been selected for a $45 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program. The grant will provide PSE with funding to conduct a strategic system underground relocation to prevent service interruptions, implement […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Drone images show the full extent of Helene's damage

As Buncombe County and Asheville officials gave their press update Friday afternoon, the region's water issues remained top of mind. And despite significant repairs to the systems, there is still a long way to go. Although there is no set timeline for when water and power service can be fully restored, officials said all personnel […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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The markets are paying attention to the risk of further escalation

Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system intercepts missiles, seen from Ashkelon, Israel, October 1, 2024 Amir Cohen | Reuters The Israeli government has announced a tough response to Iran's unprecedented rocket fire on Tel Aviv, keeping the Middle East on tenterhooks as fears grow of a possible all-out war between the two long-time enemies. On […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Asheville, NC, isolated by flooding. Latest news about electricity, cells and more

Communities across western North Carolina are recovering after strong storms, heavy rains and severe flooding hit the state, leaving “biblical devastation,” authorities said. Tropical Storm Helene swept across the region on September 27th, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir failures, and countless fallen trees. Widespread disruptions in cell service and impassable roads left people […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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View aerial photos of Biltmore Village

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Village is under water after Helene The historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina was under water after Helene raced through the area. Buncombe County officials announced Sept. 26 that residents of Biltmore Village in Asheville should be evacuated before Helene makes landfall. Now, thanks to Helene, the area […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Cocke County, Newport TN evacuated following flooding in Helene

(This report has been updated with new information.) Officials in Cocke County ordered all of downtown Newport to evacuate immediately after 3 p.m. on September 27 after reports that a dam in North Carolina had “suffered a catastrophic failure,” despite the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced that around 4:40 p.m. Duke Energy said the dam […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Mountain Island Lake's floodwaters are rising quickly as Duke Energy moves water

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A flash flood warning was issued around Mountain Island Lake Friday afternoon as Duke Energy prepared to move significant amounts of water through the area. Residents near Mountain Island Lake were ordered to evacuate early Friday, September 27, as the lake was expected to overflow and flood the area. A voluntary […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Energy suppliers provide up-to-date information on restoring power supply

American Red Cross shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Helene at Crosswell First Baptist in Greenville The Upstate Chapter of the American Red Cross is opening a shelter at Crosswell First Baptist in Greenville for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. As of Friday afternoon, nearly 1.25 million power outages across South Carolina were caused by […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Evacuations ordered in the Asheville area

Helene, still dangerous, was downgraded to a tropical storm in Georgia At least four people have died from Storm Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm and was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday morning. Editor's note: This live coverage is continually updated. Helene brought heavy rain and strong winds to North […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024