ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As North and
Central Georgia brace for the
arrival of winter weather over the next 36 hours, Georgia Power is
monitoring the changing weather conditions and is ready to respond
to any service interruptions safely and as quickly as possible.
Customers are encouraged to visit GeorgiaPower.com/WinterPrep for
useful information on a variety of winter weather topics, including
understanding Watches vs. Warnings, Staying Connected, Electrical
Safety, Winter Road Ready and more.
Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first during
severe winter weather and offers the following tips and tools to
stay connected and informed:
- Build an emergency kit. Having a well-stocked
emergency kit is important when severe weather could impact your
electrical service. Watch this video to view items to consider
adding to your kit to keep your family prepared.
- Pay attention to alerts and advisories. Stay off the
roads as much as possible before, during and after winter weather
and wait until GDOT provides an "all clear" to travel. Dial 511
from your mobile phone to access GDOT's Travel Information
System.
- Stay safe – stay away from downed power lines. Severe
winter weather can cause trees and power lines to fall on cars and
roadways. If you see a downed power line, call 911 or Georgia Power
immediately and, if you are trapped in your car by a downed power
line, do not try to exit the vehicle before first responders
arrive.
- Watch for utility crews and GDOT vehicles working on the
roads. Utility linemen are included in Georgia's "Move-Over Law," which requires
drivers to move over one lane when utility crews are working on the
roadside.
Tools You Can Use to Prepare for Severe Weather
Year-round
- Outage Alerts – Subscribe to the free Georgia Power
Outage Alert service to receive personalized
notifications and updates via text message. Text REG to GAPWR, and
register with your account number.
- 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.
- 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.
Customers are urged to stay tuned to local weather conditions
and download the company's mobile app and Outage Alerts available
for Apple and Android devices to receive personalized
information before, during and after winter storms.
While the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration are predicting severe winter weather
this weekend, Georgia Power prepares for severe winter weather all
year long and is ready to respond for our customers should the
expected winter storm cause outages.
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 2.6
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 recognized by J.D. Power 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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