Collin Clarke- State Farm Agency

06/28/2026

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01/23/2026

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🔌 Power Outage Threat: Here's my first thinking on the power outage threat. Unfortunately, I think there will be numerous to widespread power outages mainly from Raleigh west to the mountains. This is due to the buildup of Ice accrual from freezing rain forecasted Saturday night into Monday morning. Gusty winds of 25-35MPH are also possible Sunday into Monday. I think the greatest time to start seeing outages is starting Sunday morning. I don't post these to scare you; my goal is to make you aware, so you're not surprised if the power does go out. It is not a guarantee you'll lose power, but I think many folks could, especially in areas with the highest ice. Due to the volume and potential damage to infrastructure, outages in some areas could last several days. 1/2 inch of ice adds about 500 pounds of weight to a single span of power line.

Preparing for Power Outages:
-NEVER use a gas oven or stove to heat your home. This is a deadly Carbon Monoxide risk.
-Generators: Must be run outside, at least 20 feet from your home. Never in a garage or carport.
-No Heat Source? Plan to "shrink your world." Pick one small, central room for the family to sleep in. Close doors to other rooms. Use towels to block drafts under doors. Body heat + layers + blankets work better in a small space. Sleeping bags and tents inside work too.
-Charge Everything: Phones, laptops, tablets, and portable power banks. Do this tomorrow!
-Fill a bathtub with water. You can use a bucket of this water to manually flush your toilet if municipal water pressure drops (esp if you are on a well and the pump loses power).
-Electric Medical Devices: If you rely on oxygen or CPAP, have a backup battery plan or a plan to stay with a relative who has a generator.
-Gas Up: Fill your car’s gas tank. You can use the car to charge phones (outside the garage!) or warm up for short bursts if needed.
-Get cash

-Ethan

01/22/2026

A major winter storm is forecast to affect a broad area of the United States, stretching from the Plains through the Mississippi Valley, and extending to the East Coast, from Friday through Monday morning, including most of the Carolinas.
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