Georgia Power, Georgia 811 continue to raise awareness around National 811 Day

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Georgia Power and Georgia 811 are collaborating to promote safety on National 811 Day (August 11) by urging customers to call 811 before digging. This initiative helps prevent dangerous accidents and power outages caused by unmarked underground utilities. The company emphasizes compliance with the Georgia Dig Law, which mandates contacting Georgia 811 for utility line marking. Customers can make location requests at no cost, with professionals dispatched to mark lines. This effort underscores Georgia Power's commitment to safety and public awareness.

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• Georgia Power emphasizes safety by promoting compliance with the Georgia Dig Law, which helps prevent accidents.
• The initiative raises awareness about the importance of contacting Georgia 811, enhancing public safety.
• No charge for location requests encourages customer participation in safety measures.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and Georgia 811 continue to work together to raise awareness for National 811 Day on August 11 ("8-11").  Georgia Power wants to remind customers to do their part to prevent dangerous and disruptive accidents by contacting 811 before digging.

"The safety of our employees and our communities is our top priority, and using the 811 service is one way we can help our customers stay safe and prevent power outages resulting from digging accidents," said Kevin Kastner, Georgia Power vice president of Customer Services.

Georgia Power has a long history of working with Georgia 811, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities and promoting public safety, to ensure that projects are safe and comply with the "Georgia Dig Law." The law requires contact with Georgia 811 before mechanized digging to have buried power, communications, gas, and water lines marked, typically with flags, spray paint or both, to help prevent injuries, unintended service disruptions, repair costs, and fines.

Georgia Power works throughout the year to remind customers of the importance of calling 811 or visiting Georgia811.com, to enter a location request at least three days before they dig. There is no charge for 811 location requests, and contacting 811 is also recommended for smaller, manual jobs, such as planting trees, installing fences or mailboxes, or other digging activity. Once the request is received, Georgia 811 notifies affected member utility companies, who send a professional technician to identify and mark underground lines.

A Public Safety Announcement (PSA), produced in partnership with Georgia 811, demonstrates how quick and easy it is to have underground lines identified. The PSA can be viewed on Georgia Power's YouTube page.

About Georgia Power

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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FAQ

What is National 811 Day?

National 811 Day, observed on August 11, promotes calling 811 before digging to prevent utility damage and accidents.

How does Georgia Power support National 811 Day?

Georgia Power supports National 811 Day by raising awareness about the importance of contacting Georgia 811 before any digging activities.

What is the Georgia Dig Law?

The Georgia Dig Law requires individuals to contact Georgia 811 before mechanized digging to have underground utilities marked.

What should customers do before digging?

Customers should contact 811 or visit Georgia811.com at least three days before digging to ensure underground utilities are marked for safety.

Is there a cost to use the 811 service?

No, there is no charge for making location requests through the 811 service.