The self-healing technology significantly reduces the impact of power outages for residents and businesses in Catawba County, ensuring faster restoration times and improved reliability during severe weather events. With 50,000 customers in the county and millions statewide benefiting from this system, the risk of prolonged outages is minimized. However, areas not yet covered by the technology may still face traditional outage challenges during storms. The upgrades to the grid infrastructure, including pole replacements and vegetation trimming, further mitigate risks associated with extreme weather conditions.