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EnergyUnited crews were prepared to respond to a spike in power outages as temperatures dropped overnight across the cooperative’s 19-county service area.

After Winter Storm Fern blanketed the Carolinas with sleet and freezing rain, crews faced deteriorating road conditions.

The weather system had not produced significant power outages as of late Sunday afternoon, but the cooperative warned that could change.

“With treacherous roads and the constant threat of falling trees and power lines, safety remains our highest concern for our employees and members,” said Steve McCachern, vice president of energy delivery at EnergyUnited. “Crews are carefully assessing conditions and taking every precaution to restore power safely while minimizing risks to themselves and the public.”

The cooperative currently has 265 field employees — including EnergyUnited personnel, contractors, and mutual aid from other cooperatives — along with 130 support employees actively working to assess damage and begin restoration efforts safely and efficiently.

Outage Reporting & Updates

Members can report outages through My EnergyHub or by calling 1-800-EUNITED (1-800-386-4833).

They can also visit www.energyunited.com to view the outage map, track restoration progress in real time, and find the latest storm updates and safety information.

Downed Power Lines

Always assume downed power lines are energized and dangerous. Stay far away and report them immediately to EnergyUnited and local emergency services.