The FBI joined the investigation into power outages in Moore County, North Carolina believed to have been caused by and 'targeted' substations.
More than 30,000 Duke Energy customers spent a second straight day in Moore County without any power with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.With no suspects or motive announced, the FBI is joining the investigation into power outages in a North Carolina county believed to have been caused by "intentional" and "targeted" attacks on substations that left around 40,000 customers in the dark Saturday night, prompting a curfew and emergency declaration.
Cooper told CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" it is important to find the perpetrators but also to think about preventative measures. With the help of volunteers, Bateman is opening his business to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he said. He also has to drive 50 to 70 miles every night to pick up fuel to keep the generators running in his business, he explained.
Forecasters say temperatures will be in the mid-40s overnight. Tuesday afternoon temperatures will reach the lower 60s, forecasters say. For the rest of the week, low temperatures will be in the mid-50s and highs in the afternoon will top 70. National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said the White House is monitoring the "intentional vandalism" at the power station closely, and shoring up infrastructure against external threats is a major priority, CNN affiliate WTVD reported.The estimated cost of the substation damage is in the millions, the sheriff said Sunday.
While it's unclear what motivated the alleged vandalism, the sheriff on Sunday addressed rumors circulating on social media that the attack was an attempt to thwart a local drag show.
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