As Tropical Storm Debby approaches, utility companies across several states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York, are ramping up preparations for potential outages and damage. Power companies such as Met-Ed and Appalachian Power are mobilizing crews and urging customers to prepare for possible power disruptions due to heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions, which can cause trees to fall on power lines. Orange and Rockland has secured additional workers to assist in restoration efforts, expecting winds of up to 40 mph and rainfall between two to six inches. Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative is advising residents to have emergency plans and supplies in place, particularly for those reliant on medical devices. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has also mobilized over 2,200 employees statewide to respond to the storm's impacts. Overall, officials stress the importance of readiness as the storm approaches, with expected effects beginning Wednesday evening.