BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents
living within the 10-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) of the
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, located near Baxley, Ga., were mailed a 2018 Plant Hatch
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 Georgia Power's Plant Hatch, mailed the information to residents
in December. Residents in the EPZ who did not receive a calendar
can obtain one by contacting Plant Hatch Emergency Preparedness at
855-880-2058.
"For more than 42 years, Plant Hatch has generated clean and
reliable electricity for Georgia 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 David
Vineyard. "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 Hatch 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 Hatch Emergency Information Calendar can be found
online at www.southernnuclear.com.
For questions about information in the calendar, please call
Plant Hatch Emergency Preparedness at 855-880-2058. To learn more
about nuclear energy, please call 800-722-7774 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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