ATLANTA, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia
Power released a new public service announcement (PSA) highlighting
water safety as the Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer
boating season. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental
death for children 1 to 4 years of age, according to the Georgia
Department of Public Health and SPLASH, a longstanding
Georgia Department of Natural Resources initiative supported by
Georgia Power, aims to greatly reduce the number of these deaths
and injuries.
SPLASH encourages citizens to follow these tips when
enjoying beaches, pools, lakes, rivers and other bodies of
water:
- Supervision – Designate an adult to watch children at
all times. Do not assume someone else is watching.
- Prevention – Wear personal flotation devices (PFD or
life jacket), install fencing around pools, and use drain covers in
pools.
- Look before you leap – Never jump into water without
knowing how deep it is and what is below the surface.
- Arm's Length – Adults should be arm's length to children
in water, and safety tools such as hooks should be nearby at all
times.
- Swim Lessons – Knowing how to swim greatly reduces the
chance of drowning. Classes are often available through the Red
Cross or YMCA.
- Have a Water Safety Plan – Know what to do during an
emergency.
Georgia Power, the largest non-governmental provider of
recreation facilities in Georgia,
provides recreational opportunities yearround for the public at
more than 40 sites across the state. The company owns and
operates 15 lake properties across the state for power generation
and resident recreation, and makes it easy to find a Georgia Power
lake near year by visiting www.GeorgiaPowerLakes.com. In addition
to detailed information about all of the Georgia Power properties,
including facilities and amenities, local attractions and water
safety information, the site allows visitors to check current lake
conditions, virtually explore camp sites and browse an interactive
fish guide for each of the lakes.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power, 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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