Power Outages Reported Across Eastern North Carolina

Thousands of customers without electricity in multiple counties

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:23pm

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A total of 2,954 power outages have been reported across North Carolina, with numerous counties in the state's Eastern region currently experiencing disruptions to electrical service, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Why it matters

Power outages can have significant impacts on communities, affecting everything from home heating and cooling to traffic signals and emergency services. Identifying the scope and cause of these outages is important for restoring service as quickly as possible.

The details

The power outages are impacting several counties in Eastern North Carolina, including Greenville. As of 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, the ReadyNC.gov website showed that thousands of customers were without electricity across the affected areas.

  • The power outages were first reported on Saturday, January 31, 2026 around 6:30 p.m.

The players

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

The state agency responsible for coordinating emergency response and public safety efforts across North Carolina.

ReadyNC.gov

A website operated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety that provides real-time information about emergency situations, including power outages, across the state.

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What’s next

Utility companies are working to identify the causes of the outages and restore power to affected customers as quickly as possible.

The takeaway

Power outages can have far-reaching impacts on communities, underscoring the importance of reliable electrical infrastructure and effective emergency response coordination at the state and local levels.