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Wake Electric is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene as it approaches tonight. Our crews are prepared and ready to respond, make sure you are too!

Today, September 26th, Helene approaches central North Carolina Thursday night into early Friday morning. Light rain and embedded showers and storms will be become increasingly likely over the western Piedmont through the day. A band of heavy rain will spready into the southern half of central North Carolina early Friday morning and bring the following risk, strong gusty winds, an increasing tornado threat, and scattered heavy downpours. Actions to take, prepare now for potential power outages and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and at least one that can wake you up.

Before the Storm

Prepare with Outage Notifications:

The best way to stay prepared ahead of storms is to make sure your contact information is up to date so you don’t risk missing crucial outage update information.  Update Contact Information ahead of the storm.

Opt-in for Text Notifications:

Text messages are the best way to get outage information straight to your mobile device. Sign up for outage text notifications ahead of the storm.

SmartHub Web Portal: Click Here

Safety preparation:
  • Make sure flashlights, battery powered lanterns and or other sources of light are readily available.
  • Make sure flashlight and radio batteries are fresh.
  • Homeowners with wells should draw an emergency water supply in case power to their electric water pumps is interrupted.
  • If you evacuate, shut off your electricity at the breaker box. When you return, check for electrical damage, such as frayed wires, downed power lines, sparks or the smell of hot or burned insulation. If you find such damage, don’t turn your power on until service crews have made repairs. An electrician must repair damage inside your house. Your electric cooperative can only hook up power to your house. Co-op personnel cannot repair your fuse or breaker box or make repairs on or inside your house.

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