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Ahead of hurricane season, Duke Energy Foundation awards $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina
Ahead of hurricane season, Duke Energy Foundation awards $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North
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[{"type":"text","content":"Since 2016, the Duke Energy Foundation has given more than $8.9 million to support emergency preparedness and storm response in North CarolinaCHARLOTTE, N.C., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2026 hurricane season beginning June 1, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 in grants to 20 nonprofit and local government partners across North Carolina to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve coordination during severe weather and support faster, safer recovery for communities statewide.Our viewKendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president: \"Preparation saves lives and shortens recovery. By investing in trusted local partners across North Carolina, we're helping communities strengthen emergency readiness before storms hit and ensuring responders have the tools they need when every minute counts.\"Positive responseAllison Taylor, regional executive, American Red Cross North Carolina Region: \"The American Red Cross is grateful to Duke Energy for investing in the readiness of our region. Their support helps families and communities better prepare for storms and other disasters across the Carolinas.\"Lacy Pate, director of Disaster Recovery and Grant Assistance, NCACC Member Services Foundation: \"We're grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for its investment in the 100 Counties Prepared program. Because disaster recovery begins and ends at the local level, this support strengthens the readiness of county leaders – equipping them with the tools, relationships and knowledge to improve coordination, build resilience and respond when it matters most. With stronger local capacity, counties will be better positioned to act quickly, coordinate effectively and support their communities through every phase of storm response and recovery.\"Chief Andy Lipscomb, Davie Rescue Squad: \"We are incredibly grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for their generous $25,000 investment in Davie County's storm preparedness and rapid response capabilities. These funds will directly support the Davie Rescue Swiftwater Team by enhancing equipment and operational readiness for severe weather and flooding events. Partnerships like this strengthen our ability to protect lives, respond quickly during emergencies and better serve the citizens of Davie County when they need us most.\" High-impact investments: Funding will be used to:...