ATLANTA, July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer
thunderstorms continue, Georgia Power is monitoring the changing
weather around the clock and prepared to respond to any service
interruptions which may occur. The company encourages
customers to be summer storm ready too with free tools and
resources, including Georgia Power Outage Alerts. Thousands of
customers are currently signed up for the company's Outage Alert
service and are receiving personalized notifications and updates
via text message, phone call, and email whenever power is
interrupted at their home or business.
Other resources to stay informed and safe include:
- Outage & Storm Center – Visit and bookmark
www.georgiapower.com/storm to sign up for Outage Alerts, report and
check the status of outages and find helpful information for
before, during and after severe weather.
- Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm
Center, Georgia Power's interactive Outage Map provides near
real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are
occurring across the state and track estimated restoration
times.
- Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power
mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage
information on the go. Use the app anytime to access account
information and mobile bill payment options, as well as energy
efficiency tools.
- @GeorgiaPower on Twitter – Follow @GeorgiaPower on
Twitter for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and
more.
In addition to online resources, customers can report and check
the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power
at 888-891-0938.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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