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Winter Storm Fern: Duke Energy has 18,000+ workers from 27 states and Canada ready to respond
With Winter Storm Fern expected to move into the Carolinas this weekend, Duke Energy crews and support teams are completing their preparations and urging customers to finalize their own storm plans.
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