Pee Dee Electric is prepared to respond if severe weather causes power outages and encourages you to prepare by taking simple steps, including:

• Outline a communication and evacuation plan for your family before a hurricane or storm warning is issued to minimize confusion and fear. If you have pets or livestock, include them in your plan.
• Create an emergency kit that includes:
  • Important documents sealed in a watertight plastic bag
  • Cash
  • Three days’ worth of non-perishable food, water, and medication
  • First-aid kit
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Extra clothes and blankets
  • Food and other supplies for pets
• Sign up for local weather alerts and warnings.
• Follow Pee Dee Electric on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay informed about the weather, outages, and other information.
• Bookmark our live online outage map to find real-time outage information: omv.pdemc.com
• Review safety tips and information at ncelectriccooperatives.com.