05/03/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2021 12:35
ATLANTA, May 3, 2021/PRNewswire/ -- After severe weather continues to cross through the state, Georgia Power crews are assessing damage and working to restore power to customers impacted. Severe storms continue to produce high winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes that have led to fallen trees and downed power lines. Damage includes broken poles, damaged transformers and spans of wire down.
Company personnel are assessing damage and as of early this afternoon, crews are in the field working to restore power to approximately 7,500 customers impacted by the storms primarily in metro Atlantacounties.
With severe weather forecasted to continue impacting the state through tomorrow, Georgia Power reminds customers that dangerous conditions exist following severe storms and urges customers to remain safe and stay weather aware.
After the Storm Safety Tips
Georgia Power continues to monitor changing weather conditions as severe weather is predicted over the coming days and shares the following tools for severe weather preparedness.
Tools You Can Use
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).
SOURCE Georgia Power