ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
works every day to keep reliability high across the state and, with
Georgia Arbor Day marking the start of the spring planting season
this month, the company encourages customers to make the right
landscaping choices around homes and businesses. Planting the right
tree in the right place may help decrease the likelihood of a power
outage in the event of a storm while ensuring that power lines are
clear of trees and brush provides also easier access to the
company's power lines, which means quicker power restoration after
a storm.
Georgia Power recommends dividing your yard into three specific
planting zones – the Tall Zone (trees 60 feet or higher), the
Medium Zone (trees no taller than 40 feet), and the Low Zone (trees
and shrubs no taller than 25 feet). Trees and shrubs in the Low
Zone may be planted 15 feet from electric utility wires.
In addition to helping customers select the right trees to
plant, Georgia Power maintains 160,000 line acres and 24,000 miles
of transmission and distribution lines under guidelines set by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). These maintenance
activities are an essential piece of the company's commitment to
ensuring reliable service for 2.5 million customers in every corner
of the state.
Georgia Power also reminds customers of the importance of
calling 811 before they dig. The company works every day with
Georgia 811 to ensure that
projects are safe and comply with the "Georgia Dig Law." The law
requires that workers contact Georgia 811 before digging to have all
underground utility lines (such as power, communications, gas and
water lines) clearly marked. Georgia residents can call the free service at
8-1-1 or (800)-282-7411, or submit an electronic request at
www.Georgia811.com.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the
largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO),
America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer
Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's
promise to 2.5 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. Georgia
Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers
every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power
and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For
more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect
with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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