Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues
Georgia Power has released key damage statistics from Hurricane Helene, describing it as the most destructive hurricane in the company's history. As of midday Sunday, approximately 690,000 customers have had their power restored, with efforts underway to restore service to the remaining 425,000 customers. The storm's damage includes:
- 5,000+ power poles needing repair or replacement
- 9,000+ spans of wire (425 miles)
- 500+ transformers
- 1,500+ trees on power lines
Georgia Power has mobilized over 15,000 personnel for the response, including support from other companies. The company expects restoration efforts to continue into the next week and urges customers to check the Outage Map for updated estimated restoration times.
Georgia Power ha pubblicato statistiche chiave sui danni causati dall'uragano Helene, descrivendolo come l'uragano più distruttivo nella storia dell'azienda. A mezzogiorno di domenica, circa 690.000 clienti hanno riavuto l'energia elettrica, con sforzi in corso per ripristinare il servizio ai restanti 425.000 clienti. I danni causati dalla tempesta includono:
- più di 5.000 pali della luce da riparare o sostituire
- 9.000+ tratti di filo (425 miglia)
- più di 500 trasformatori
- più di 1.500 alberi sulle linee elettriche
Georgia Power ha mobilitato oltre 15.000 persone per la risposta, inclusi supporto da altre aziende. L'azienda prevede che gli sforzi di ripristino continueranno nella settimana successiva e invita i clienti a controllare la Mappa delle Interruzioni per aggiornamenti sui tempi stimati di ripristino.
Georgia Power ha publicado estadísticas clave sobre los daños causados por el huracán Helene, describiéndolo como el huracán más destructivo en la historia de la empresa. Al mediodía del domingo, aproximadamente 690,000 clientes han recuperado su suministro eléctrico, con esfuerzos en marcha para restablecer el servicio a los restantes 425,000 clientes. Los daños causados por la tormenta incluyen:
- más de 5,000 postes eléctricos que necesitan reparación o reemplazo
- más de 9,000 tramos de cable (425 millas)
- más de 500 transformadores
- más de 1,500 árboles sobre las líneas eléctricas
Georgia Power ha movilizado a más de 15,000 personas para la respuesta, incluido el apoyo de otras empresas. La empresa espera que los esfuerzos de restauración continúen hasta la próxima semana y aconseja a los clientes que consulten el Mapa de Interrupciones para obtener tiempos estimados de restauración actualizados.
조지아 파워는 허리케인 헬렌에 의해 발생한 주요 피해 통계를 발표하며, 이를 회사의 역사상 가장 파괴적인 허리케인으로 묘사했습니다. 일요일 정오 현재 약 690,000명의 고객의 전력이 복구되었고, 나머지 425,000명의 고객에 대한 서비스 복구 작업이 진행 중입니다. 폭풍에 의한 피해에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 수리 또는 교체가 필요한 전봇대 5,000개 이상
- 9,000개 이상의 전선 구간 (425마일)
- 500개 이상의 변압기
- 전선 위의 나무 1,500개 이상
조지아 파워는 다른 회사의 지원을 포함하여 15,000명 이상의 인력을 동원했습니다. 회사는 복구 작업이 다음 주에도 계속될 것으로 예상하며, 고객에게 업데이트된 예상 복구 시간을 확인할 수 있도록 정전 지도 확인을 권장하고 있습니다.
Georgia Power a publié des statistiques clés sur les dommages causés par l'ouragan Helene, le qualifiant de l'ouragan le plus destructeur de l'histoire de l'entreprise. À midi dimanche, environ 690 000 clients avaient vu leur électricité rétablie, avec des efforts déployés pour restaurer le service aux 425 000 clients restants. Les dommages causés par la tempête comprennent :
- plus de 5 000 poteaux électriques nécessitant des réparations ou des remplacements
- plus de 9 000 segments de fil (425 miles)
- plus de 500 transformateurs
- plus de 1 500 arbres sur les lignes électriques
Georgia Power a mobilisé plus de 15 000 personnes pour la réponse, y compris le soutien d'autres entreprises. L'entreprise s'attend à ce que les efforts de restauration se poursuivent jusqu'à la semaine prochaine et encourage les clients à vérifier la carte des pannes pour les mises à jour sur les temps estimés de restauration.
Georgia Power hat wichtige Schadensstatistiken des Hurrikans Helene veröffentlicht und ihn als den zerstörerischsten Hurrikan in der Unternehmensgeschichte beschrieben. Bis Sonntagmittag hatten approximately 690.000 Kunden ihren Strom wiederhergestellt, während die Bemühungen, den verbleibenden 425.000 Kunden den Service wiederherzustellen, im Gange sind. Die Schäden des Sturms umfassen:
- Über 5.000 Strommasten, die repariert oder ersetzt werden müssen
- Über 9.000 Drahtabschnitte (425 Meilen)
- Über 500 Transformatoren
- Über 1.500 Bäume auf Stromleitungen
Georgia Power hat über 15.000 Mitarbeiter mobilisiert, um die Reaktion zu unterstützen, einschließlich Unterstützung von anderen Unternehmen. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die Wiederherstellungsarbeiten bis zur nächsten Woche andauern und fordert die Kunden auf, die Ausfallkarte zu überprüfen, um aktualisierte geschätzte Wiederherstellungszeiten zu erhalten.
- Rapid restoration of power to 690,000 customers since the start of the storm
- Implementation of new 'smart grid' technologies aiding in faster response
- Mobilization of over 15,000 personnel for restoration efforts
- Utilization of additional resources from other companies and states
- Proactive preparation and strategy allowing for quicker and more efficient power restoration
- 425,000 customers still without power as of midday Sunday
- Most destructive hurricane in Georgia Power's history
- Extensive damage to infrastructure including 5,000+ power poles and 425 miles of wire
- Potential for further damage and power outages due to saturated ground and weakened trees
- Restoration efforts expected to take multiple days into the next week
Insights
Hurricane Helene's impact on Georgia Power's infrastructure is unprecedented. The damage statistics are staggering: 5,000+ power poles, 9,000+ spans of wire (425 miles), 500+ transformers and 1,500+ trees on power lines needing attention. This level of destruction surpasses previous major hurricanes like Michael, Irma and Zeta.
The company's response has been robust, with 690,000 customers restored and 15,000+ personnel engaged. The implementation of smart grid technologies has aided in faster restoration. However, 425,000 customers remain without power, indicating the severity of the situation.
Long-term implications include potential infrastructure upgrades to improve resilience against future storms. Investors should consider the financial impact of repairs and potential regulatory discussions about grid hardening investments.
Georgia Power's response to Hurricane Helene demonstrates strong disaster preparedness and execution. Key points:
- Pre-positioning of resources and early mobilization of crews from 35+ companies across multiple states
- Utilization of a nationwide mutual assistance network
- Rapid restoration of power to 690,000 customers within days
- Transparent communication through multiple channels, including an interactive Outage Map with real-time updates
This efficient response likely mitigates potential regulatory scrutiny and customer dissatisfaction. However, the extended restoration time for remaining customers and the unprecedented scale of damage may lead to discussions about long-term infrastructure resilience strategies. Investors should monitor potential capital expenditure increases for system hardening and the regulatory environment for cost recovery.
Helene marks most destructive hurricane in company's history; restoration efforts fully underway with ~690,000 customers restored
Crews continue to navigate treacherous conditions including extensive tree and flooding damage, as well as road closures. As of midday Sunday, efforts are fully underway to restore power to approximately 425,000 customers who remain without power due to the storm. Additionally, there is the potential for further damage and power outages that could occur due to the saturated ground and weakened trees.
Georgia Power has determined Hurricane Helene was the most destructive hurricane in its history damaging infrastructure across the state. Initial damage estimates illustrating the extensive destruction of Hurricane Helene include:
- 5,000+ power poles that must be repaired or replaced
- 9,000+ spans of wire equivalent to an estimated 425 miles
- 500+ transformers
- 1,500+ trees on power lines that must be removed or addressed to restore power
Georgia Power appreciates the importance of accurate information for customers as they make plans for their families following this historic storm. As the company anticipated and announced before the arrival of the storm, restoration efforts will take multiple days into this next week. Georgia Power continues to post updated estimated restoration times (ERTs) for communities on its Outage Map. As of Sunday, restoration efforts have been largely completed in areas such as Metro Atlanta,
The company will continue to post updated information throughout the remainder of the restoration process and will make every effort to return power to customers sooner than expected. Customers are encouraged to check the Outage Map often for the latest information and not rely on possibly inaccurate details they may see from non-company sources.
The company continues to utilize additional resources from outside of its system and currently has more than 15,000 personnel engaged in response, including support from Alabama Power, Mississippi Power and dozens of other companies. The response force currently engaged is larger than the company's response to other major hurricanes including Michael, Irma and Zeta.
Preparation, Industry Support Key to Response
Georgia Power monitored the path of Hurricane Helene for more than a week prior to the storm entering
Georgia Power is also a member of a nationwide mutual assistance network, which consists of hundreds of utilities from around the country. Georgia Power has proactively mobilized crews from over 35 companies from states as far away as
As always, the company encourages customers to keep safety first following Hurricane Helene:
- Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If driving, move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it's the law in
Georgia . - Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris or fallen trees.
- Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches from power lines – it can kill.
- Don't step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.
- Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed line out of sight and conduct electricity over great distances.
- Never attempt repairs to electric service connections. Customers should also note that if their home, including the meter box or mast/connection point, is severely damaged by the storm repairs may need to be made by an electrician before Georgia Power can reconnect power.
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, 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 on X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
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 2.7 million customers in all but four of
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