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Concerned about the impending storm and electric power? January 24, 2026

  • Writer: Marilyn Carter
    Marilyn Carter
  • Jan 24
  • 2 min read

Dear Friends,


With the advent of a severe winter storm later today, below you will find some time-sensitive resources, including:


  • Links for reporting a power outage.

  • Information about Orange County's Public Shelter, open at 9AM today, with rides available through 6PM (or until unsafe).

  • Sign-up location for OC Emergency Alerts.


Stay safe!

Marilyn



REPORT OR TRACK A POWER OUTAGE:


PIEDMONT ELECTRIC:

Report a power outage:

Or Text: “pemc” to 800.222.3107 to opt in

and then “#out” to report an outage.

Or Call: 800.222.3107

  

View outage map:


DUKE ENERGY:

Duke Energy reported that they have crews from 27 states and Canada ready to respond to this powerful, large storm.


Report a power outage:

Or Text: OUT to 57801

Or Call: 800.POWERON (800.769.3766)

 

Receive outage alerts for your area:

 

View outage maps:



DO YOU NEED TO ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO SHELTER AND ELECTRICITY?

 

Make a plan now. Orange County has a public shelter available.

Once the storm sets in, travel is expected to be extremely hazardous. From the folks at Orange County NC.GOV and OC Public Transit:



SHELTER TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

Saturday January 24, 2026

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (or until unsafe)

 No service after 6:00 PM Saturday and no service Sunday.


Questions? Call 919-245-6111 or visit:



GET EMERGENCY ALERTS:



Sign up, here:



If you need non-emergency assistance during this timeframe, you can reach me at mcarter@orangecountync.gov or through the

Orange County Clerk at 919-245-2130.

 

You can Email all Orange County Commissioners through a single email address: ocbocc@orangecountync.gov.


 

Of course, in the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.




Marilyn Carter, Orange County Commissioner

Paid for by Friends of Marilyn Carter

 
 
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