Georgia Power is monitoring the forecast and expected path of what is anticipated to be Tropical Storm Debby and is prepared to respond to damage and potential power outages that could be caused by damaging winds, heavy rain, excessive lightning and hail. While the path of the storm may change, the company has resources in place and will adjust its plans as the storm nears the state to ensure a safe and effective response.
Georgia Power reminds customers to stay safe and take steps this weekend to be prepared as well. The company is committed to connecting with customers before, during and after severe weather, and offers a variety of ways to help them stay informed. Resources available at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm include multiple tips and links to additional tools.
Before, During and After a Storm Safety Tips
- Before a Storm: Stay aware, heed advise from officials, and check the weather forecast before heading outdoors. Check your emergency kit and family plan. Unplug major appliances 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. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
Tools You Can Use to Stay Connected & Informed
- Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.
- Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also 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 site, 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 X (Twitter) – Follow @GeorgiaPower at www.X.com/GeorgiaPower for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.