Georgia Power restores power to more than 230,000 customers after Winter Storm Cora by Investing.com

Crews navigate icy roads, winds and persistent winter weather in restoration efforts;

The company expects to restore power to nearly all affected customers on Saturday

Atlanta, January 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of Winter Storm Korra, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain and ice to… North Georgia, Georgia Power It has restored power to more than 230,000 customers since the beginning of the storm. As of Saturday morning, fewer than 60,000 customers remained affected. Crews are in the field now and the company expects to have nearly all affected customers with power reconnected today. The company's rapid response to the storm was made possible by the application of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams that were ready to respond as soon as conditions were safe to do so.

Many areas sustained additional damage overnight from fallen trees and limbs, with the worst affected areas including parts of Alpharetta, Jonesboro and Atlanta. As crews work today, they begin by assessing the damage, an essential part of effective restoration. Damage assessment teams follow repair teams depending on the extent of damage and access to the area. As weather conditions improve, restoration efforts could accelerate, with temperatures expected to barely rise above freezing in many areas on Saturday. Georgia Power He notes that difficult road conditions and the potential for continued snowfall, limbs and trees could slow progress or cause additional damage.

Georgia Power She appreciates the importance of accurate information to clients as they make plans for their families. The company continues to post the latest information, including estimated recovery times (ERTs) on its Outage map as it becomes available, based on the latest information from field crews. Visit the Storm Center online to access the Outage Map and additional information.

Safety tips for clients and crews

Georgia Power Remind customers that hazardous conditions exist after a storm, and to always heed the advice of local, state and federal emergency authorities in storm affected areas.

• Pay attention to Georgia Power Crews working across the state. “If you must be on the roads, please move more than one lane for utility vehicles parked on the side of the road.” This is the law in Georgia.
• Never touch a fallen or low wire. Warn those out playing in the snow or clearing debris to watch for and avoid fallen wires.
• Never pull tree limbs from power lines yourself or enter areas with heavy snow, debris, or fallen trees where downed power lines may be hidden. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a downed or low power line.
• Use caution if using a portable generator. Follow all manufacturer instructions, avoid using generators indoors and observe electrical safety. Click here for more safety tips.

Stay connected and informed:

• Outage alerts” Customers who subscribe to the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Make sure your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.
• Social media ” Follow Georgia Power Via Facebook (NASDAQ:), Instagram, and X For storm tips, outage updates, customer service, and more.
• “Center of the outage and the storm” Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check that their contact information is up to date to receive outage alerts, report and verify outages, and access helpful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check outage status 24 hours a day by calling Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
• Outage map “Located inside the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power The interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times. The map is updated regularly from the teams on the field.
• Georgia Power Mobile App ” to download Georgia Power Mobile app for Apple (NASDAQ:) and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

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Georgia Power It is the largest subsidiary of electricity South Company (NYSE:), America's leading energy company. Value, reliability, customer service and stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers worldwide with all but four Georgia 159 counties. Committed to providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power It maintains a diverse and innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and power, as well as renewable energy sources such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power Focuses on providing world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by Energy dinar As a leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower),X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).