Aug 30, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Georgia Power prepares for Hurricane Dorian

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Dorian tracks towards the southeast, Georgia Power is actively monitoring the storm, adjusting plans for response and coordinating with emergency partners, including the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service.

Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first during severe weather and offers the following storm tips:

    --  Before a Storm:  Stay aware and check the weather forecast before
        heading outdoors. Turn off air conditioners as power surges can overload
        them and charge cell phones in case you lose power.
    --  During a Storm: Take safe shelter inside a sturdy building away from
        windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors of electricity -
        appliances, metal objects and water.
    --  After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire, including
        telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off
        of power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or downed trees as
        downed power lines may be buried in wreckage.

Tools You Can Use to Prepare for Severe Weather Year-round

    --  Outage Alerts - Subscribe to the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service
        to receive personalized notifications and updates via text message.
    --  Outage & Storm Center - Available at www.georgiapower.com/storm,
        customers can visit this site to sign up for Outage Alerts, report and
        check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and
        information. Customers can report and check the status of an outage 24
        hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
    --  Outage Map - Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's
        interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing
        users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track
        estimated restoration times.
    --  Georgia Power Mobile App - Download the Georgia Power mobile app for
        Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the
        go.
    --  @GeorgiaPower on Twitter - Follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter for storm
        tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
    --  Emergency Plan and Kit - Visit the Georgia Power storm page for
        information on how to build a family emergency plan and emergency supply
        kit.

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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