{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"138446","rtpr_id":"nPn6TCHb4a-20260908","ticker":"SO","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["SO"],"title":"Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-08T20:29:24.066Z","article_body":"Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month\n\nPR Newswire\n\nATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026\n\nCompany highlights important safety information and resources to help\ncustomers prepare for emergencies\n\nATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season\napproaches, Georgia Power is reminding its 2.8 million customers to be\nprepared for emergencies. In support of National Preparedness Month, the\ncompany is once again partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency\nand the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency throughout\nSeptember.\n\nWhile the state has not yet experienced a major hurricane or tropical\nstorm this season, National Preparedness Month encourages advance\npreparation for all types of potential emergencies in\nhomes, businesses and communities.\n\nGeorgia Power continues to invest in a stronger, more resilient electric grid\nthat improves reliability for customers on both blue-sky days and during\nsevere weather. Through Smart Grid technology, automation and self-healing\ncapabilities, the company can identify outages faster, reroute power remotely\nand restore service more efficiently. In 2025 alone, Grid Investment Program\nprojects improved reliability for more than 535,000 customers and, together\nwith self-healing technology, prevented 108 million customer outage minutes\nwhile playing a critical role during hurricane season.\n\nGeorgia Power encourages all customers to take proactive measures to safeguard\ntheir homes and families before disasters strike, including:\n\n * Build an emergency kit – Gather enough supplies to sustain everyone in\nyour household for several days, including food, water, medications, and\nother essentials. Be sure to consider the unique needs of each family member\nand pet, especially if an evacuation becomes necessary. It's also a good\nidea to prepare a grab-and-go emergency kit with essential items so you can\nevacuate quickly if needed.\n * Have an emergency plan – Develop an emergency plan and discuss it with\nyour family and close friends before an emergency. Establish how you will\ncommunicate, where you will meet and what steps you will take if you need\nto evacuate or shelter in place. Planning ahead can help reduce stress, save\nvaluable time and minimize costs during an emergency.\n * Understand your risks – Understand your risks by learning about the\nhazards and emergencies most likely to affect your area. Knowing what could\nhappen where you live, work and travel can help you make informed decisions\nand take the right steps to protect yourself, your family and your property.\nVisit the company's\nStorm Center\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=2380055042&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiapower.com%2Fabout%2Fsafety%2Foutages-storm-center%2Fbefore-storm.html&a=Storm+Center)\n\n page for more information on preparing your home, building an emergency kit,\nand knowing your risks.\nStaying informed during emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes and severe\nthunderstorms is critical, and Georgia Power offers the following resources\nto help customers stay connected and informed:\n\n * Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to the free Georgia Power Outage\nAlerts service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text\nmessage. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest\ninformation.\n * Outage & Storm Center – Available at\nwww.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=1121555615&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D131961669%2526u%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.georgiapower.com%25252FStorm%2526a%253Dwww.GeorgiaPower.com%25252FStorm%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292026109%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DfS0T4%252Fw0mZMjrcH1HQ%252Fs0oJgejWlCwnklCb%252BQ55C2aM%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=www.GeorgiaPower.com%2FStorm)\n\n, customers can visit this site to ensure their contact information is updated\nto receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access\nuseful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the\nstatus of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at\n888-891-0938.\n * Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's\ninteractive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to\nsee where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated\nrestoration times. The map is updated regularly from teams in the field.\n * Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for\nApple\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=4278743393&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D3602358760%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fapps.apple.com%25252Fus%25252Fapp%25252Fgeorgia-power%25252Fid6447981260%2526a%253DApple%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292040045%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D%252BAMIO1R8TwuLQ1Xg01TMF6sE15ggmFBY2EmBwK%252BN%252Fhc%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Apple)\n\n and\nAndroid\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=396184792&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D2738544875%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fplay.google.com%25252Fstore%25252Fapps%25252Fdetails%25253Fid%25253Dcom.southernco.gpc.occnativemobileapp%252526hl%25253Den_US%252526gl%25253DUS%2526a%253DAndroid%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292054737%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DQPRqFxOd1R2Sk6a7a7TrJ7iT4aKen%252Bw%252B7osvoN%252BJUBA%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Android)\n\n devices to access storm and outage information on the go.\n * Social Media – Follow Georgia Power on\nFacebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=3126646035&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FGeorgiaPower%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335291973536%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DjKP0DyyUZpKbl2biEyrZuutcTnEi1r5UZtdM9kll0uE%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Facebook)\n\n,\nInstagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=68879910&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Fga_power%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335291998080%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DEKf4O63XhaSaTPKuUKc5p74ImjQu42N%252BL2aVLS5RbOs%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Instagram)\n\n and\nX\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=3563567460&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D132737409%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Ftwitter.com%25252Fgeorgiapower%2526a%253DX%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292012563%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D7bObSQSTX%252BOGaRkr9Ilw62h4XupInRVg8gE9Sdy0EvY%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=X)\n\n for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.\nSafety Tips for Customers and Crews\n\n * Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If you must be on the\nroads, please move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of\nthe road; it's Georgia law.\n * Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire. If going out, watch for and\navoid down wires. They can be deadly.\n * Never pull tree limbs off power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or\ndowned trees, as downed power lines may be concealed. Customers should call\n911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power\nline.\n * Take care if using a portable generator. Follow\nall manufacturer instructions, avoid using generators in enclosed spaces and\nbe mindful of electrical safety. Visit our website for more\ngenerator safety tips\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=342407680&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiapower.com%2Fabout%2Fsafety%2Felectric-safety%2Fgenerator-safety.html&a=generator%C2%A0safety+tips)\n\n.\nAbout Georgia Power\nGeorgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE:\nSO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service\nand Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million\ncustomers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering\nclean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a\ndiverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural\ngas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia\nPower offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering\nworld-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized\nby J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. 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All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn6TCHb4a-20260908","title":"Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"SO","created":"2026-09-08T20:29:24.066Z","tickers":["SO"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month\n\nPR Newswire\n\nATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026\n\nCompany highlights important safety information and resources to help\ncustomers prepare for emergencies\n\nATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season\napproaches, Georgia Power is reminding its 2.8 million customers to be\nprepared for emergencies. In support of National Preparedness Month, the\ncompany is once again partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency\nand the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency throughout\nSeptember.\n\nWhile the state has not yet experienced a major hurricane or tropical\nstorm this season, National Preparedness Month encourages advance\npreparation for all types of potential emergencies in\nhomes, businesses and communities.\n\nGeorgia Power continues to invest in a stronger, more resilient electric grid\nthat improves reliability for customers on both blue-sky days and during\nsevere weather. Through Smart Grid technology, automation and self-healing\ncapabilities, the company can identify outages faster, reroute power remotely\nand restore service more efficiently. In 2025 alone, Grid Investment Program\nprojects improved reliability for more than 535,000 customers and, together\nwith self-healing technology, prevented 108 million customer outage minutes\nwhile playing a critical role during hurricane season.\n\nGeorgia Power encourages all customers to take proactive measures to safeguard\ntheir homes and families before disasters strike, including:\n\n * Build an emergency kit – Gather enough supplies to sustain everyone in\nyour household for several days, including food, water, medications, and\nother essentials. Be sure to consider the unique needs of each family member\nand pet, especially if an evacuation becomes necessary. It's also a good\nidea to prepare a grab-and-go emergency kit with essential items so you can\nevacuate quickly if needed.\n * Have an emergency plan – Develop an emergency plan and discuss it with\nyour family and close friends before an emergency. Establish how you will\ncommunicate, where you will meet and what steps you will take if you need\nto evacuate or shelter in place. Planning ahead can help reduce stress, save\nvaluable time and minimize costs during an emergency.\n * Understand your risks – Understand your risks by learning about the\nhazards and emergencies most likely to affect your area. Knowing what could\nhappen where you live, work and travel can help you make informed decisions\nand take the right steps to protect yourself, your family and your property.\nVisit the company's\nStorm Center\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=2380055042&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiapower.com%2Fabout%2Fsafety%2Foutages-storm-center%2Fbefore-storm.html&a=Storm+Center)\n\n page for more information on preparing your home, building an emergency kit,\nand knowing your risks.\nStaying informed during emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes and severe\nthunderstorms is critical, and Georgia Power offers the following resources\nto help customers stay connected and informed:\n\n * Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to the free Georgia Power Outage\nAlerts service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text\nmessage. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest\ninformation.\n * Outage & Storm Center – Available at\nwww.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=1121555615&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D131961669%2526u%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.georgiapower.com%25252FStorm%2526a%253Dwww.GeorgiaPower.com%25252FStorm%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292026109%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DfS0T4%252Fw0mZMjrcH1HQ%252Fs0oJgejWlCwnklCb%252BQ55C2aM%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=www.GeorgiaPower.com%2FStorm)\n\n, customers can visit this site to ensure their contact information is updated\nto receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access\nuseful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the\nstatus of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at\n888-891-0938.\n * Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's\ninteractive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to\nsee where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated\nrestoration times. The map is updated regularly from teams in the field.\n * Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for\nApple\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=4278743393&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D3602358760%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fapps.apple.com%25252Fus%25252Fapp%25252Fgeorgia-power%25252Fid6447981260%2526a%253DApple%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292040045%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D%252BAMIO1R8TwuLQ1Xg01TMF6sE15ggmFBY2EmBwK%252BN%252Fhc%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Apple)\n\n and\nAndroid\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=396184792&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D2738544875%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fplay.google.com%25252Fstore%25252Fapps%25252Fdetails%25253Fid%25253Dcom.southernco.gpc.occnativemobileapp%252526hl%25253Den_US%252526gl%25253DUS%2526a%253DAndroid%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292054737%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DQPRqFxOd1R2Sk6a7a7TrJ7iT4aKen%252Bw%252B7osvoN%252BJUBA%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Android)\n\n devices to access storm and outage information on the go.\n * Social Media – Follow Georgia Power on\nFacebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=3126646035&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FGeorgiaPower%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335291973536%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DjKP0DyyUZpKbl2biEyrZuutcTnEi1r5UZtdM9kll0uE%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Facebook)\n\n,\nInstagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=68879910&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Fga_power%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335291998080%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DEKf4O63XhaSaTPKuUKc5p74ImjQu42N%252BL2aVLS5RbOs%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=Instagram)\n\n and\nX\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=3563567460&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4265890-1%2526h%253D132737409%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Ftwitter.com%25252Fgeorgiapower%2526a%253DX%26data%3D05%257C02%257CJBKRAFT%2540southernco.com%257C7cfbcf442ae54e72a8fe08dd31ab9b7e%257Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%257C0%257C0%257C638721335292012563%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D7bObSQSTX%252BOGaRkr9Ilw62h4XupInRVg8gE9Sdy0EvY%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=X)\n\n for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.\nSafety Tips for Customers and Crews\n\n * Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If you must be on the\nroads, please move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of\nthe road; it's Georgia law.\n * Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire. If going out, watch for and\navoid down wires. They can be deadly.\n * Never pull tree limbs off power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or\ndowned trees, as downed power lines may be concealed. Customers should call\n911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power\nline.\n * Take care if using a portable generator. Follow\nall manufacturer instructions, avoid using generators in enclosed spaces and\nbe mindful of electrical safety. Visit our website for more\ngenerator safety tips\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4769638-1&h=342407680&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiapower.com%2Fabout%2Fsafety%2Felectric-safety%2Fgenerator-safety.html&a=generator%C2%A0safety+tips)\n\n.\nAbout Georgia Power\nGeorgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE:\nSO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service\nand Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million\ncustomers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering\nclean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a\ndiverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural\ngas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia\nPower offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering\nworld-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized\nby J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. 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