Charleston, South Carolina — Many Lowcountry residents are relieved to learn that Tropical Depression 9 will not make landfall along the South Carolina coast. However, while the system moves out to sea, local power crews say they are not letting their guard down.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm is moving eastward, sparing South Carolina from direct impact. Still, officials warn that heavy rain and strong winds could cause flooding and power outages.
Dominion Energy, which serves over 800,000 customers in the Palmetto State, says crews are already staffed and ready to respond if necessary. Company executives also say they’ve been making year-round investments to strengthen infrastructure and improve reliability during severe weather.
“Those strong winds can damage our overhead infrastructure. Despite a clear day, trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages across our system. That is why tree trimming and system hardening are so important in ensuring our customers’ service reliability,” said Paul Fischer, Dominion Energy’s spokesperson.
Officials emphasize that the hurricane season is far from over. They are urging residents not to become complacent, to follow reliable weather sources such as Storm Team 2, and to download their electric provider’s app for outage notifications.
You can also get the Storm Team 2 app for the most recent forecasts and weather alerts.
