ATLANTA, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, Georgia Power wants to
assure customers that the company has comprehensive plans and
procedures to ensure a continuation of operations and service. The
company's detailed plans ensure readiness of the critical personnel
and facilities necessary to continue providing the safe and
reliable energy our customers expect and deserve.
"Our teams are always prepared to respond in challenging
situations and I am confident we will continue to meet the needs of
our customers during this unprecedented time. It's what we do,"
said Paul Bowers, chairman,
president and CEO of Georgia Power. "Georgia Power's operational
plans, systems, infrastructure and generating plants are all
designed with reliability in mind. We remain focused on ensuring
both the well-being of our employees and the continuity of services
for our customers."
Georgia Power also will temporarily suspend residential
disconnections for the next 30 days, beginning tomorrow, and will
reevaluate the policy and timeframe as the situation develops.
Georgia Power has been closely monitoring the potential threat
posed by COVID-19 since January. Proactive actions have been taken
to both prevent the spread of the illness and protect the safety
and health of employees, including:
- Implementing telecommuting for those who can perform their
duties remotely
- Cancelling facility tours and external meetings
- Increasing cleaning frequency at company locations
- Aggressively sanitizing work areas
- Cancelling all non-essential business travel – both domestic
and international
- Asking employees to self-identify, if they have or plan to
travel internationally
- Using technology for meetings
The company has regularly provided information and updates on
the virus to employees, including prevention recommendations from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is following
the latest developments and updates from public health officials
and medical professionals.
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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