Russiaville - When a storm damages a power line or a vehicle strikes a utility pole, customers can lose electricity while crews locate the problem and make repairs.
Duke Energy officials say self-healing technology can restore service to some customers before crews finish repairs by automatically rerouting electricity around the damaged section.
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