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It’s summer storm season and last week, we had another strong storm that barreled through the Hoosier state. Among others, Duke Power worked overtime. They shared a few of the details with us and we’re sharing with you.

100,000

The number of power outages caused by the June 18 storm. Duke had all but 17,000 back up by mid-afternoon the next day.

70

Wind gusts reached as high as 70 mph in the storm.  That was strong enough to take down some trees, power lines and poles.

500

Duke Energy brought in more than 500 additional crew members to supplement its statewide workforce and respond to the hardest hit areas.  Outages were widespread across nearly all of the 28 districts the company serves in Indiana.

28

Outages were widespread across nearly all of the 28 districts Duke Energy serves in Indiana.

BOBs

How to report outages 

Duke Energy customers who experience an outage during a storm can report it the following ways: 

• Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
• Use the Duke Energy mobile app (download the Duke Energy App on your smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play). 
• Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply). 
• Call Duke Energy’s automated outage reporting system at 1.800.343.3525.

Important safety tips 

Safety is the company’s first concern after every storm. Duke Energy offers these safety guidelines:

• Always avoid downed electric lines and assume they are energized. Remember also that electric current can pass easily through standing water.
• Don’t drive over – and don’t stand near – downed electrical lines.  
• Never replace a fuse or touch a circuit breaker with wet hands, or while standing on a wet or damp surface.  
• If your home or business is flooded, Duke Energy cannot reconnect power until the electrical system has been inspected by a licensed electrician. If there is damage, an electrician will need to make necessary repairs and obtain verification from your local building inspection authority before power can be restored. 
• More tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety.