ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia
Power encourages its 2.6 million customers to be winter-weather
ready, as the company is once again partnering with FEMA,
GEMA, GDOT and the National Weather Service for Winter Weather
Preparedness Week (WWPW), which will take place Dec. 2 – 6.
The 2019 campaign revolves around an online video series hosted
on Georgia Power's YouTube channel. Each day of the week will focus
on a different preparedness tip or action that customers can take
to help their families become winter-weather ready.
Preparedness Video Schedule
- Dec. 2 –
Regional Risks- Understand what weather risks impact
Georgia
- Dec. 3 – Watch vs.
Warning- Knowing the difference could save your life
- Dec. 4 – Stay Connected-
Resources like emergency alerts & outage maps help you stay
informed
- Dec. 5 – Winter Road
Safety- What to do on the roads after the storm
- Dec. 6 – Equipped with an
Emergency Kit- Find out where to start and what to pack
For more information about staying prepared with Georgia
Power, visit the company's online storm center at
GeorgiaPower.com/storm. For more information
about Georgia Emergency Management
Agency's preparedness efforts, visit the Ready Georgia
website.
Winter Weather Energy Efficiency
In addition to
taking safety precautions leading up to severe winter weather,
Georgia Power reminds customers that a few easy steps around the
house can help them save money and energy during the winter
months.
- Let the Sun Shine In – Keeping the blinds and
shades open during the day is a no-cost way to naturally heat your
home. Close them at night to reduce the chill you may feel from
cold windows.
- Let it Flow – Heating and cooling accounts for as
much as 50 percent of a home's typical winter energy usage.
Maximize the efficiency of your units by changing the filters once
a month, or every three months for pleated filters.
- Thinking Thermostats – Install a smart programmable
thermostat that automatically adjusts the home's temperature
settings when you are away from the house and save up
to $100 a year in energy costs.
- Caulk & Strip – Replace cracked or peeling
caulk or weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to
10 percent on energy use.
- It's Great to Insulate – Keep heat where it belongs
with proper insulation in attics and walls. You'll save energy 24/7
and be eligible for hundreds of dollars in rebates from Georgia
Power.
Customers can visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/save for hundreds of
easy energy tips, access to a free online energy checkup or a free
in-home energy audit and a variety of rebates and incentives for
both homes and businesses. If customers need assistance paying
their bill, Georgia Power is here to help. The company works with
customers to coordinate payment arrangements and discounts such as
the Senior Citizens Discount and can connect them with community
organizations which may be able to help them pay their bill
including The Salvation Army's Project SHARE program. Additional
information about bill payment assistance is available
at www.GeorgiaPower.com/assistance or via phone at
888-660-5890.
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 2.6
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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