The substation was damaged, tens of thousands of customers in North Carolina lost power for 3 consecutive days
CCTV News Customer News Tens of thousands of homes and businesses have been without power for the third consecutive day since two substations in North Carolina were damaged on the evening of the 3rd, according to a Reuters report on Dec. 6 local time. Duke Energy, which supplies electricity to the area, said as of the morning of Feb. 6, more than 35,000 customers in Moore County, in the state, were without power.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said the United States needs to have a “serious national conversation” about protecting critical infrastructure.
White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre condemned the attack on critical infrastructure. She pointed out that multiple departments are working together to ensure that power is restored locally.
