Technology Today News Hurricane Helene Is Coming Here’s How Technology Can Help You Prepare

What is smart grid technology and how might it help you avoid a power outage? Georgia Power explains

The "self-healing" grid automatically isolates outages and reroutes power, often possibly restoring service within seconds. Read More

Hurricane Helene took down first responders' primary radio network — now they’re reviving an old technology

Black Mountain volunteer firefighter David Billstrom hails the fire chief on a handheld radio. “401 from 494 on VHF,” Billstrom said into the radio. It clicks as he releases the push-to-talk button. Read More

Hurricane Helene began a path of destruction a year ago. Why was it so deadly?

Hurricane Helene delivered a painful message about hurricane dangers to millions during its terrifying trek a year ago. Tropical cyclones are far from just a coastal threat, wreaking deadly and ... Read More

Still don’t have Wi-Fi in Augusta area after Hurricane Helene? Here’s what we know

More and more Augusta-area residents and businesses are getting their power back after Hurricane Helene. But many locals are still having to deal with no Wi-Fi at their homes. The Augusta Chronicle ... Read More

Rollins community in Marshall, NC continues recovery one year after Hurricane Helene. Here's how you can help.

This week marks one year since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina and parts of East Tennessee, changing lives forever. The Rollins community is one of the areas hit hard. It's a small, ... Read More

One Year After Hurricane Helene, a Duke Employee in Asheville Looks Back

Karen Bencke reflects on loss, recovery and the lessons she carries from the historic storm that devastated her community Karen Bencke keeps a list on her mobile phone, now, of all the supplies she ... Read More