05 Dec 2022 | 08:28 PM UTC
US: Power outages continue in Moore County, N.C., as of Dec. 5, following acts of vandalism at multiple sites /update 1
Widespread power outages continue in Moore County, N.C., US, as of Dec. 5 after several incidents of vandalism. Curfew in place.
Event
As of Dec. 5, officials in Moore County, North Carolina, have imposed a nightly curfew due to the ongoing power outages caused by acts of vandalism late Dec. 3. Nearly 40,000 customers remain without electricity in the county, located northwest of Fayetteville. Investigators have attributed the cause of the power outage to damage from firearms in two substations.
A nightly 21:00-05:00 curfew is in place indefinitely, and classes remain canceled countywide. Officials estimate the outages may continue until at least Dec. 8. The county is also under a state of emergency.
Disruptions to business and communications are almost certain in blackout-affected areas. Malfunctioning traffic signals may result in transport disruptions and longer driving times. The outage may also cause services at some essential facilities, such as ATMs and filling stations, to be temporarily unavailable.
Advice
Plan accordingly for power supply disruptions. Conserve batteries and restrict cellphone use to emergencies until power is restored. Exercise caution when driving or crossing streets in areas where traffic signals are malfunctioning.
