01/14/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2022 14:17
Take steps today to prepare for expected high winds, freezing rain and snow from Winter Storm Izzy this weekend
Georgia Power crews ready to respond; Customers encouraged to monitor weather conditions and stay prepared
ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2022/PRNewswire / -- As North and Central Georgiabrace 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:
Tools You Can Use to Prepare for Severe Weather Year-round
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's159 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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For further information: Georgia Power, Media Relations, (404) 506-7676 or (800) 282-1696, www.georgiapower.com