ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Managing
through waves of high winds, snow and freezing rain, thousands of
Georgia Power workers are restoring power for customers Sunday as
Winter Storm Izzy continues through
the state. Crews are repairing downed power lines and damaged poles
caused by high winds, fallen trees and ice accumulations. The
majority of the 24,000 current customer outages are in Northeast Georgia, which has seen the most
snowfall and highest winds from Izzy, and additional winter weather
and sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight.
Georgia Power crews focus on repairs that return power to the
greatest number of customers in the least amount of time, as well
as instances that pose a threat to public health or
safety. Crews are in the field and restoration work will
continue until all customers who can be reconnected have their
power restored. To learn more about Georgia Power's estimated times
of restoration, how crews restore power after a storm and other
frequently asked questions, visit Georgia Power's Outage and Storm
Center website.
Restoration Update
- Since Saturday, January 15, at
10 p.m., restoration crews have
safely restored power to 110,000+ customers impacted by
Winter Storm Izzy.
- On Sunday, January 16, at
4:30 p.m., approximately 24,000
customers were without power statewide according to Georgia Power's
Online Outage Map.
After the Storm Safety Tips
- Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by
snow, debris or fallen trees.
- Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches
from power lines – it can kill.
- Don't step in standing water or saturated ground where downed
lines may be present. They could be electrified.
- Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed
line out of sight and conduct electricity over great
distances.
Tools You Can Use to Stay Informed
- 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.
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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