ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
works every day to keep reliability high across the state, and,
during fall planting season, reminds customers that making the
right landscaping choices may help decrease the likelihood of a
power outage in the event of a storm.
Just last month, Hurricane Irma's high winds toppled an
estimated nearly 2,500 trees – illustrating why tree choice and
placement is important. Ensuring that power lines are clear
of trees and brush also provides easier access to the company's
power lines, which could mean quicker restoration of power during
storms.
Georgia Power provides a variety of free resources for
customers, including an illustrated planting guide perfect for
fall, online at www.georgiapower.com/trees. Resources include:
- Defined Low, Medium and Tall Zones around homes and recommended
bush and tree species for each zone.
- Planting tips to help ensure new landscaping is best positioned
for health and growth.
- Pruning tips to ensure proper removal of limbs and branches
from established trees.
- Safety tips including appropriate proximity to power lines and
electrical boxes, as well as the importance of contacting
Georgia 811 to have underground
utilities located prior to digging.
In addition to helping customers select the right trees to
plant, Georgia Power maintains 160,000 line acres and 24,000 miles
of transmission and distribution lines under guidelines set by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). These maintenance
activities are an essential piece of the company's commitment to
ensuring reliable service for 2.5 million customers in every corner
of the state.
Other free tools and resources from Georgia Power include the
Outage & Storm Center at www.georgiapower.com/storm, where
customers can sign up for Outage Alerts and report and check the
status of outage. The Outage & Storm Center also features a
variety of storm safety and preparation information, as well as an
interactive Outage Map which provides near real-time information on
where outages are occurring across the state, as well as estimated
restoration times.
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, 21st century 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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