ATLANTA, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Safe
Digging Month ends, Georgia Power reminds businesses and residents
alike to continue doing their part to prevent dangerous and
disruptive accidents by contacting Georgia 811 before digging this spring and
throughout the year.
Georgia Power joins with the State of
Georgia and other utilities each year in working
with Georgia 811, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to
preventing damage to underground utilities and promoting public
safety, to ensure that projects are safe and comply with the
"Georgia Dig Law."
Earlier in April, Governor Kemp signed a proclamation in honor
of Safe Digging Month, encouraging Georgians to comply with the
Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act by contacting Georgia 811 before digging. Underground
infrastructure is frequently damaged across the state by those who
fail to call 811 prior to digging, resulting in service
interruption, environmental damage, and threats to public
safety.
The law requires contact with Georgia 811 before
mechanized digging to have buried power, communications, gas, and
water lines marked, typically with flags, spray paint or both, to
help prevent injuries, unintended service disruptions, repair
costs, and fines. Contacting 811 is also recommended for smaller,
manual jobs, such as planting trees, installing fences or
mailboxes, or other digging activity. There is no charge for 811
location requests.
Georgia Power works throughout the year to remind customers of
the importance of calling 811 or visiting Georgia811.com, to
enter a location request at least three days before they dig. Once
the request is received, Georgia 811 notifies affected
member utility companies, who send a professional technician to
identify and mark underground lines.
A Public Safety Announcement (PSA), produced in partnership
with Georgia 811, demonstrates how quick and easy it is
to have underground lines identified. The PSA can be viewed on
Georgia Power's YouTube page.
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 recognized by J.D. Power 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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