In the wake of Hurricane Florence, North Carolina residents were urged to stock up on water, prepare for power outages, and learn how to communicate better in the event of a natural disaster.
Now, the Duke Energy Foundation is offering $700,000 in funding to help communities prepare for such events, the News & Observer reports.
"Given North Carolina's impressive growth, achieving this will require collaboration with local organizations undertaking critical resilience work across the state," Duke Energy's North Carolina president says in a press release.
The foundation is accepting grant applications until July 12.
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