Anniversary of Hurricane Helene reinforces importance of severe weather preparedness for Georgia Power and customers
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) commemorates the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which triggered the company's largest restoration operation in its 140-year history. The Category 2 storm caused unprecedented damage across 53 Georgia counties, resulting in 1.5 million customer outages.
The company's response involved 20,000+ personnel from 35+ partner companies, who replaced 11,800+ power poles, 1,500+ miles of power lines, and 5,800+ transformers. Despite the extensive damage, 95% of customers had power restored within 8 days, with 523,000+ restored in the first 48 hours. Georgia Power received the Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery Award for their exceptional restoration efforts.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) celebra l’anniversario di un anno dall’uragano Helene, che ha innescato la più ampia operazione di ripristino mai realizzata in 140 anni di storia dell’azienda. La tempesta di categoria 2 ha causato danni senza precedenti in 53 contee della Georgia, provocando 1,5 milioni di interruzioni di servizio.
La risposta dell’azienda ha coinvolto più di 20.000 addetti provenienti da oltre 35 aziende partner, che hanno sostituito 11.800+ pali della linea, più di 1.500 miglia di linee elettriche e più di 5.800 trasformatori. Nonostante i danni estesi, il 95% dei clienti ha riacceso l’energia entro 8 giorni, con più di 523.000 ripristinati nelle prime 48 ore. Georgia Power ha ricevuto il Premio Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery per i loro eccezionali sforzi di ripristino.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) conmemora el primer aniversario del huracán Helene, que desencadenó la operación de restablecimiento más grande de los 140 años de historia de la empresa. La tormenta de categoría 2 causó daños sin precedentes en 53 condados de Georgia, provocando 1,5 millones de clientes sin suministro.
La respuesta de la compañía involucró más de 20.000 personas de más de 35 empresas asociadas, que reemplazaron más de 11.800 postes, más de 1.500 millas de líneas eléctricas y más de 5.800 transformadores. A pesar de los daños extensos, el 95% de los clientes recuperó la energía en 8 días, con más de 523.000 restaurados en las primeras 48 horas. Georgia Power recibió el Premio de Recuperación de Emergencia del Edison Electric Institute por sus esfuerzos excepcionales de restablecimiento.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO)는 허리케인 Helene의 1주년을 기념합니다. 이 허리케인은 140년 역사상 회사의 가장 큰 복구 작업을 촉발했습니다. 카테고리 2급 폭풍은 조지아주 53개 카운티에 전례 없는 피해를 남겼고, 150만 명의 고객 정전이 발생했습니다.
회사의 대응은 2만 명 이상의 인력이 35개 이상 협력 업체로부터 파견되어 11,800개 이상 전봇대, 1,500마일 이상의 전선을, 5,800개 이상 트랜스포머를 교체했습니다. 광범위한 피해에도 불구하고 고객의 95%가 8일 안에 전력을 복구했고, 처음 48시간 동안 52만 3천 명 이상이 복구되었습니다. Georgia Power는 탁월한 복구 노력으로 에디슨 전력 협회 긴급 복구상을 수상했습니다.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) commémore le premier anniversaire de l’ouragan Helene, qui a déclenché la plus grande opération de restauration de l’histoire de l’entreprise, sur 140 ans. La tempête de catégorie 2 a causé des dégâts sans précédent dans 53 comtés de Géorgie, entraînant 1,5 million de clients sans électricité.
La réponse de l’entreprise a mobilisé plus de 20 000 personnes issues de plus de 35 entreprises partenaires, qui ont remplacé 11 800 poteaux, plus de 1 500 miles de lignes électriques et plus de 5 800 transformateurs. Malgré l’ampleur des dommages, 95 % des clients ont retrouvé l’électricité en 8 jours, avec plus de 523 000 rétablis dans les 48 premières heures. Georgia Power a reçu le Prix de récupération d’urgence de l’Edison Electric Institute pour ses efforts exceptionnels de restauration.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) erinnert an den ersten Jahrestag des Hurrikans Helene, der die größte Wiederherstellungsoperation in der 140-jährigen Geschichte des Unternehmens auslöste. Der Kategorie-2-Sturm verursachte beispiellose Schäden in 53 Bezirken von Georgia und führte zu 1,5 Millionen Kundenausfällen.
Die Reaktion des Unternehmens umfasste mehr als 20.000 Mitarbeiter aus mehr als 35 Partnerunternehmen, die 11.800+ Strommasten, mehr als 1.500 Meilen Leitungen und mehr als 5.800 Transformatoren ersetzten. Trotz der umfangreichen Schäden waren 95% der Kunden innerhalb von 8 Tagen wieder mit Strom versorgt, wobei mehr als 523.000 in den ersten 48 Stunden wiederhergestellt wurden. Georgia Power erhielt den Emergency Recovery Award des Edison Electric Institute für herausragende Wiederherstellungsbemühungen.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) تُذَكِر بالذكرى السنوية الأولى لإعصار هيلين، الذي أطلق أكبر عملية ترميم في تاريخ الشركة الذي يمتد إلى 140 عامًا. العاصفة من الفئة 2 تسببت في أضرار غير مسبوقة في 53 مقاطعة جورجيا، وأسفرت عن انقطاع كهرباء لـ1.5 مليون عميل.
استجابة الشركة شملت أكثر من 20,000 عامل من أكثر من 35 شركة شريكة، الذين استبدلوا أكثر من 11,800 عمود كهربائي، أكثر من 1,500 ميل من خطوط الكهرباء وأكثر من 5,800 محول. على الرغم من الأضرار الكبيرة، عاد 95% من العملاء إلى التيار خلال 8 أيام، مع أكثر من 523,000 استعادة خلال أول 48 ساعة. حصلت Georgia Power على جائزة الاسترداد الطارئ من Edison Electric Institute تقديراً لجهودها الاستثنائية في الترميم.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO)纪念飓风海伦娜发生一周年，这是该公司140年来历史上最大规模的恢复行动。二级热带风暴在乔治亚州的53个县造成史无前例的损失，导致150万名客户停电。
公司回应动员了超过2万名人员，来自超过35家合作公司，他们更换了11,800多个电线杆、超过1,500英里的电线以及超过5,800个变压器。尽管损失惨重，95%的客户在8天内恢复供电，前48小时内有超过523,000人恢复用电。Georgia Power因此获得了 Edison Electric Institute 紧急恢复奖，以表彰其出色的恢复工作。
- Rapid response with 95% of customers restored within 8 days
- Successfully mobilized 20,000+ personnel for largest restoration operation in company history
- Received Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery Award for exceptional restoration efforts
- Demonstrated strong emergency preparedness with pre-positioning of resources and early mobilization
- Most destructive hurricane in company's 140-year history requiring extensive infrastructure rebuilding
- Severe damage required complete rebuilding of power grid portions
- Current 2025 hurricane season shows potential threats to Coastal Georgia
One year ago: Georgia Power mobilized its largest restoration operation ever to respond to the most destructive storm in the company's history;
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues with storms developing that could impact Coastal Georgia
But Georgia Power was ready. The company monitors weather conditions and potential threats to the power grid 24 hours a day, and anticipated severe damage from Helene more than a week in advance. The company took steps to prepare early for the storm, including mobilizing additional staff from across the industry and pre-positioning restoration workers, equipment, and supplies near areas of anticipated impact including extra transformers, poles, cables, wires and other equipment.
For Helene, the company mobilized its largest restoration operation in its history – 20,000+ personnel, including every Georgia Power crew and teams from 35+ assisting partner companies across the
Despite the scale of destruction,
Georgia Power has launched Circuit Cast – a new podcast available on Apple Podcasts. In the inaugural episode, Walt Dukes, distribution manager for Georgia Power, reflects on the anniversary of Hurricane Helene and his experience managing restoration efforts in
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Underway
While the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has been fairly quiet so far, the company is monitoring storms in the Atlantic that could impact Savannah and Coastal Georgia within the next week. As the season continues through November, Georgia Power reminds customers to stay weather aware and prepared. The company offers many tools and resources that can help keep customers informed and connected during severe weather events of all sizes and types.
- Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to the 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 ensure 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, 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. The map is updated regularly from teams in the field.
- Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
- Social Media – Follow Georgia Power across Facebook, Instagram and X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
Georgia Power Response to Hurricane Helene Recognized
Georgia Power was recognized earlier this year for the work of local power crews during Hurricane Helene in 2024 with the receipt of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Recovery Award. This award commended the company's exceptional efforts to swiftly restore service to the public in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
"The worst from Hurricane Helene certainly brought out the best in every Georgia Power employee – starting with our line workers on the front lines of our response to the historic storm, aided and supported by every other employee who participated in restoration and rebuilding in the aftermath and months following. This award from EEI is a testament to their shared dedication and commitment to our neighbors and communities, and the excellence they bring in service for our customers when it counts the most," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "I'm honored to be a part of this incredible team and couldn't be more grateful for their dedication and commitment to being here for
Read more about Georgia Power's response to the historic Hurricane Helene at www.georgiapower.com/helene.
About Georgia Power
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