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Duke Energy donates swift-water equipment funding and a $50,000 recovery grant for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock
Summary
Duke Energy presented a $25,000 check to Rutherford County Emergency Management for swift-water rescue equipment and announced a $50,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant to the Rutherford Bound disaster-recovery fund for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock following Hurricane Helene. County officials thanked the company for storm response support.
Craig Debreu of Duke Energy told the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners the company mobilized crews from more than 20 states and Canada to help restore service after Hurricane Helene and has continued partnering with county emergency management on recovery work. "This evening, it is my pleasure to present a check for $25,000 to Rutherford County Emergency Management for swift water rescue equipment," Debreu said. He also announced a separate $50,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to the local Rutherford Bound disaster recovery fund to help rebuild Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.
County leaders thanked Duke Energy for restoration efforts and said the funds will support rescue equipment and community recovery. A commissioner noted that throw-bags and life jackets carried in emergency vehicles are examples of equipment that could be purchased or distributed for swift-water response. County staff said the emergency management office will determine how to allocate the donated funds.
The donation was presented during a public portion of the commissioners' meeting; Debreu framed the grants as part of Duke Energy's disaster-preparedness and recovery grants across North Carolina and tied the gifts to the company's local service footprint and the county storm response.
