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Duke Energy Foundation awards $100,000 to the American Red Cross ahead of Winter Storm Fern
As Winter Storm Fern is forecast to bring severe winter weather across parts of Duke Energy's service territory, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $100,000 in a rapid response grant to the American Red Cross to help Carolinas communities prepare for and withstand storm impacts and sustained cold temperatures this weekend and into early next week.
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