ATLANTA, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter weather is
coming, and Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare during
Georgia's Winter Weather
Preparedness Week the week of November
27. New this year, the company has introduced a video
created in partnership with the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) highlighting simple guidance and preparedness
tips to help Georgians be "winter road ready." The new video
is part of a larger series of Georgia Power videos available at
GeorgiaPower.com/WinterPrep featuring useful information on various
winter weather topics including Watches vs. Warnings, Staying
Connected, Electrical Safety and more.
Tips highlighted in the new video include:
- Stay safe around 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 crews working on the roads, including Georgia
Power and GDOT vehicles. 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.
- 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.
In addition to the Winter Weather Preparedness Week video series
at GeorgiaPower.com/WinterPrep, the company's online Outage &
Storm Center features safety and preparation tips, as well as tools
and resources to help customers stay connected and informed before,
during and after severe weather. The Outage & Storm Center also
houses Outage Maps and an interactive Outage Map which provides
near real-time information on where outages are occurring across
the state, as well as estimated restoration times. Customers can
also connect with Georgia Power on Facebook and Twitter for helpful
information every day, and restoration updates during severe
weather.
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is an annual statewide campaign
spearheaded by the Georgia
Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and supported by multiple
companies and organizations, including Georgia Power. To learn
more, visit http://www.gema.ga.gov.
Additional Resources from the Georgia Department of
Transportation
Before getting on the road during winter
weather Georgia DOT urges motorists to call 511 for updated
information on roadway conditions. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that
provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide,
including closures and reports of icing or other hazardous
conditions on interstates and state routes. Callers can transfer to
operators to request complimentary vehicle assistance on interstate
highways across Georgia from the
Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) and the Coordinated
Highway Assistance & Maintenance (CHAMP) programs - 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. Call 511 for vehicle assistance or to
report an issue. Visit www.511ga.org. For
information about Georgia DOT, visit www.dot.ga.gov. Follow
Georgia DOT on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter
(http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans).
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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