State of Emergency Declared After ‘Criminal Attack’ Causes Power Outages in North Carolina

Power outages were reported in Moore County, North Carolina, on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, 2022. Officials say that criminal activity may be involved. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

Moore County, North Carolina, declared a state of emergency due to power outages after a “deliberate” attack over the past weekend, leaving about 45,000 people without electricity.

The Moore County Sherriff’s Office said Monday that a state of emergency was declared and will remain in effect for the coming days “due to the power outages.” The emergency order also said that “all civilians and emergency services workers are hereby ordered to comply with the Moore County Emergency Operations Plan.”