Customers advised to prepare for heavy rain, wind and possible power outages Company moving water through its river system and lowering lake levels The Duke Energy Foundation grants $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster response and relief efforts CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is finalizing its preparations for Helene in the Carolinas. This includes strategically staging more than 10,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers and other storm support personnel. The company i ...