As Tropical Storm Zeta continues to strengthen as it tracks towards the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power wants customers to know it’s prepared. The state’s largest utility company is closely monitoring the storm, which is expected to move into middle and north Georgia later this week.
Due to already saturated soil and possible high winds, Zeta is likely to bring down trees that could cause outages. Customers are encouraged to use this time to prepare and keep safety in mind when threatened with possible dangerous conditions and storm damage.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for parts of North Georgia
Zeta to bring heavy rain, gusty winds
Hurricane season continues through November
With the official hurricane season continuing through November 30, Georgia Power offers the following storm preparedness tips:
Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds. Check your emergency kit, unplug major appliances, and charge cell phones in case you lose power.
During a Storm: Have several ways to receive emergency notifications and weather updates. If your area is under an evacuation order, follow safety orders from local officials immediately.
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 power lines or enter areas with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage. Additionally, do not walk or drive through standing water as it may conceal live wires brought down by the storm.
Georgia Power offers an online Outage Map to help customers track and report electrical outages.
Customers can also sign up for outage alerts and other important safety information at www.georgiapower.com.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Power officials urge the public to take the following steps to ensure their own safety and that of utility crews:
- If you see utility crews, please stay back a minimum of six feet – much more if they are working.
- Do not offer crews treats of cookies. Give a wave or thumbs up to workers to show your appreciation.
- Don’t touch utility trucks or equipment. Electric providers are operating under modified conditions to keep workers safe, including additional cleaning and sanitation of tools and equipment.
Georgia Power serves 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties.
