BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents
living within the 10-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) of the
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, located near Dothan, Ala., were mailed a 2018 Plant Farley
Emergency Information Calendar with instructions on how to respond
in the event of a plant emergency.
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company and operator
of Alabama Power's Plant Farley, mailed the information to
residents in December. Residents in the EPZ who did not receive a
calendar can obtain one by contacting Plant Farley Emergency
Preparedness at 334-899-6666 or 1-800-985-6319.
"For 40 years, Plant Farley has generated clean and reliable
electricity for Alabama Power's customers with safety as our top
priority. That includes the safety of our employees, facility, and
most importantly, the safety and health of our neighbors," said
Site Vice President Dennis Madison.
"U.S. nuclear facilities are the most heavily regulated in the
world, and at Southern Nuclear, we don't just meet federal
standards, we exceed them."
Neighbors of Plant Farley are asked to support the site's
emergency preparedness efforts by familiarizing themselves with the
contents of the calendar. The calendar provides information about
the types of emergencies that could occur at the plant, how
residents will be informed about an emergency and what they should
do if a protective action is issued.
Residents who would require special assistance in an emergency
should complete the special needs card on the back of the calendar
and mail it to the site as instructed.
The 2018 Plant Farley Emergency Information Calendar can be
found online at www.southernnuclear.com.
For questions about information in the calendar call Plant
Farley Emergency Preparedness at 334-899-6666 or 1-800-985-6319. To
learn more about nuclear energy, please call 334-814-4879 to
schedule a plant visit.
About Southern Nuclear:
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary
of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation's
nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced
nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of
Southern Company's energy portfolio, and its importance will
continue to grow as America transitions to a low-carbon energy
future. While the company produces clean, safe and reliable nuclear
energy, it's also an economic engine powered by quality jobs and
community service. Southern Nuclear operates a total of six units
for Alabama Power and Georgia Power at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear
Plant near Dothan, Ala.; the Edwin
I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley,
Ga.; and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near
Waynesboro, Ga. Southern Nuclear
is the licensee of two new nuclear units currently under
construction at Plant Vogtle that are the first nuclear units being
constructed in the United States
in more than 30 years. In 2017, Southern Nuclear won a Technology
Transfer award from the Electric Power Research Institute, an Honor
Roll award for superior performance in the global boiling water
reactor fleet from GE/Hitachi, and the Drivers of Success Award
from GT STRUDL. The company's headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala. Twitter: @SouthernNuclear;
Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com
About Southern Company:
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of
generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined
natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million
customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating
companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in
seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale
customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of
customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless
communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent
customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are
below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment
to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing
America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy
resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal,
natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new
products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern
Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense
and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer,
recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by
DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40
Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for
Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National
Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic
Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear
development and is continually ranked among the top energy
companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas
Utility rankings. Visit our website
at www.southerncompany.com.
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