ATLANTA, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With
the threat of severe weather, including heavy thunderstorms and
possible tornadoes today, Georgia Power is monitoring the changing
weather conditions and prepared to respond to any service
interruptions which may occur.
The company encourages customers to be prepared today with a
plan in case of power outages. After a storm, Georgia Power reminds
customers to never approach, touch or attempt to move a downed
power line. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately
if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
Tools You Can Use
- Outage Alerts: Subscribe to the free Georgia Power
Outage Alert service to receive personalized notifications and
updates via text message.
- Outage & Storm Center: Available at
www.georgiapower.com/storm, customers can visit this site to sign
up for Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and
access useful safety tips and information. Customers can report and
check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia
Power at 888-891-0938.
- 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. The company
is also posting regular updates with localized estimated
restoration times on the Outage Map.
- Georgia Power Mobile App: Download the Georgia Power
mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage
information on the go.
- @GeorgiaPower on Twitter: Follow @GeorgiaPower on
Twitter for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and
more..
Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first during
severe weather and offers the following storm tips:
- Before a Storm: Stay aware and check the weather
forecast before heading outdoors. Check your emergency kit, unplug
major appliances and charge cell phones in case you lose
power.
- During a Storm: Take safe shelter inside a sturdy
building away from windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors
of electricity - appliances, metal objects and water.
- After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging
wire, including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line.
Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas
with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in
wreckage.
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, 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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