北卡罗来纳州公用设施可在极端天气中切断电力,但老年人和残疾人除外。 North Carolina utilities can cut power in extreme weather, with exceptions for the elderly and disabled.

北卡罗来纳州公用事业公司可以在极端天气期间断电,但11月至3月有残疾或老年居民的家庭除外。 North Carolina utility companies can disconnect power during extreme weather, except for households with disabled or elderly residents from November to March. 在断线之前,公司必须至少提前10天提供书面通知,不得在周末、节假日或节假日前一天断线。 Before disconnecting, companies must provide written notice at least 10 days in advance and cannot disconnect on weekends, holidays, or the day before a holiday. 公用事业还维持一份具有特殊需要的居民家庭名单,并为家庭成员提供第三方通知方案。 Utilities also maintain a list of households with special needs residents and offer third-party notification programs for family members.