Greer CPW is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Helene. It is predicted to make landfall in Florida and be reduced to a Tropical Storm when it hits the Upstate region. Weather reports indicate the biggest impact to our service territory will be mid to late afternoon on Thursday and into Friday morning. Heavy rainfall, wind gusts, isolated tornados and power outages are expected with this weather event.
Some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to power outages, restoration and the priority of which we restore service can be found on our website.
Lake Cunningham and Lake Robinson parks are currently closed as of 9/26. We anticipate these parks opening at sunrise on Saturday, September 28 following safety checks of our docks, piers, grounds and trees.
BEFORE the storm:
- Prepare emergency kit with flashlights, extra batteries, food, water, clothing, charged cell phones and important documents.
- Update your contact info with Greer CPW. Log into your Customer Service Portal and hit the “notification” tab.
- Clean storm drains in your community so water can flow freely.
- Secure boats and docks. If you live lakeside on Cunningham or Robinson, please remove any furniture from docks and leave slack in dock lines to allow for changes in lake levels.
- Secure your home and yard. Remove any items from your yard like planters, trampolines, toys and furniture that may float away during flooding or move during a wind gust.
DURING the storm:
- Consider all lines energized. Report trees on lines and downed power lines in the Greer CPW territory to 864-848-5500.
- Report and follow outages. Report power outages using your Customer Service Portal. Log in and hit the “report power outage” button. You can also view current Greer CPW outages on our website.
- Listen to trusted weather sources. Make sure you have a way to receive emergency information and storm updates. It could be a weather radio, app or alerts on your cell phone.
- Keep ’em closed. If you lose power, keep your refrigerator doors closed as much as possible. Food should last up to 4+ hours during a power outage.
- Stay away from windows. Take refuge in a small interior room like your closet, hallway or bathroom on the lowest level and away from windows and glass doors.
AFTER the storm:
- If clearing/cleaning your yard is on your to-do list, call 811 to have underground utility lines marked. This includes stump grinding, digging with heavy equipment and shoveling.
- Stay out of floodwater. Floodwater can contain raw sewage, pet waste, motor oil, pesticides, downed power lines, sharp objects, snakes and bacteria.
- Avoid sightseeing. Even after a storm passes, there are many hazards that can harm you. Added traffic on the road may prevent our staff from getting to people who need help.