Santee Cooper Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects that Tropical Storm Debby may have on its service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives.

As of noon Sunday, Santee Cooper went to Operating Condition (OpCon) 4 alert status. This means there is a possible threat to Santee Cooper’s electric system, but effects may be limited or uncertain.

Steps the power company is taking at this stage include:

• Drawing down the Santee Cooper Lakes in anticipation of coming rainfall over the next several days.
• Checking and fueling vehicles, including line trucks.
• Making sure communications equipment is in proper working order.
• Taking inventory, procuring supplies and relocating equipment and personnel to be best positioned for any storm impacts.

“Santee Cooper is monitoring the storm and preparing accordingly so we are best positioned to respond to whatever impact there is due to Tropical Storm Debby,” said Vicky Budreau, Chief Customer Officer. “If outages do occur, we will quickly begin restoration efforts as soon as we safely can.”

Customers can report outages at www.stormcenter.santeecooper.com or 888-769-7688.

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