Georgia Power restores power to 230,000+ customers following Winter Storm Cora
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has restored power to over 230,000 customers following Winter Storm Cora, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and ice to North Georgia. As of Saturday morning, less than 60,000 customers remain affected, with the company expecting to restore power to nearly all impacted customers who can receive power by the end of the day.
The rapid response was facilitated by new smart grid technologies and pre-positioned teams. The hardest-hit areas include parts of Alpharetta, Jonesboro, and Atlanta. While restoration efforts continue, challenging conditions persist with temperatures barely rising above freezing, potentially slowing progress due to icy roads and the risk of falling trees and limbs.
The company maintains an interactive Outage Map with real-time information and estimated restoration times, while emphasizing safety measures for both customers and crews during the recovery process.
Georgia Power, una sussidiaria di Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha ripristinato l'elettricità a oltre 230.000 clienti dopo che Winter Storm Cora ha portato neve, pioggia gelata e ghiaccio nel Nord della Georgia. A sabato mattina, meno di 60.000 clienti rimangono senza elettricità, con l'azienda che prevede di ripristinare l'elettricità a quasi tutti i clienti colpiti che possono ricevere energia entro la fine della giornata.
La risposta rapida è stata facilitata da nuove tecnologie di rete intelligente e squadre preposizionate. Le aree più colpite includono parti di Alpharetta, Jonesboro e Atlanta. Anche se gli sforzi di ripristino continuano, le condizioni difficili persistono, con temperature che appena superano lo zero, potenzialmente rallentando i progressi a causa delle strade ghiacciate e del rischio di alberi e rami caduti.
L'azienda mantiene una mappa interattiva delle interruzioni con informazioni in tempo reale e tempi stimati di ripristino, sottolineando nel contempo le misure di sicurezza sia per i clienti che per le squadre durante il processo di recupero.
Georgia Power, una subsidiaria de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha restaurado la electricidad para más de 230,000 clientes tras la llegada de Winter Storm Cora, que trajo fuertes nevadas, lluvia helada y hielo al norte de Georgia. Hasta la mañana del sábado, quedan menos de 60,000 clientes afectados, y la empresa espera restaurar la electricidad a casi todos los clientes impactados que pueden recibir energía para el final del día.
La respuesta rápida fue facilitada por nuevas tecnologías de redes inteligentes y equipos previamente posicionados. Las áreas más afectadas incluyen partes de Alpharetta, Jonesboro y Atlanta. Mientras continúan los esfuerzos de restauración, las condiciones desafiantes persisten, con temperaturas apenas por encima del punto de congelación, lo que podría ralentizar el progreso debido a las carreteras heladas y el riesgo de árboles y ramas caídas.
La empresa mantiene un Mapa Interactivo de Cortes con información en tiempo real y tiempos estimados de restauración, subrayando las medidas de seguridad tanto para los clientes como para los equipos durante el proceso de recuperación.
조지아 파워는 서든 컴퍼니 (NYSE: SO)의 자회사로, 겨울 폭풍 코라 이후 230,000명 이상의 고객에게 전력을 복구했습니다. 겨울 폭풍 코라는 조지아 북부 지역에 많은 눈, 얼음비, 얼음을 가져왔습니다. 토요일 아침 기준으로 60,000명 미만의 고객이 여전히 영향을 받고 있으며, 회사는 오늘 하루가 끝날 무렵 전력을 받을 수 있는 거의 모든 고객에게 전력을 복구할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
신속한 대응은 새로운 스마트 그리드 기술과 사전 배치된 팀 덕분에 가능했습니다. 가장 피해를 입은 지역에는 알파레타, 존스보로, 애틀랜타의 일부가 포함됩니다. 복구 작업이 계속되는 동안 기온이 간신히 영하를 넘는 도전적인 상황이 지속되고 있어, 얼음길과 떨어진 나무 및 가지의 위험으로 인해 진전을 늦출 수 있습니다.
회사는 실시간 정보 및 예상 복구 시간을 제공하는 대화형 정전 맵을 유지하며, 복구 과정에서 고객과 작업자 모두의 안전 조치를 강조합니다.
Georgia Power, une filiale de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), a rétabli l'électricité pour plus de 230 000 clients après le passage de Winter Storm Cora, qui a apporté de fortes chutes de neige, de la pluie verglaçante et de la glace dans le nord de la Géorgie. Au matin de samedi, moins de 60 000 clients restent affectés, l'entreprise s'attendant à rétablir l'électricité pour presque tous les clients impactés pouvant recevoir de l'énergie d'ici la fin de la journée.
La réponse rapide a été facilitée par les nouvelles technologies de réseau intelligent et des équipes prépositionnées. Les zones les plus touchées incluent des parties d'Alpharetta, Jonesboro et Atlanta. Bien que les efforts de rétablissement se poursuivent, des conditions difficiles persistent avec des températures à peine supérieures au gel, ce qui pourrait ralentir le progrès en raison des routes glissantes et du risque d'arbres et de branches tombants.
L'entreprise maintient une carte interactive des pannes avec des informations en temps réel et des délais estimés de rétablissement, tout en soulignant les mesures de sécurité pour les clients et les équipes lors du processus de récupération.
Georgia Power, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Southern Company (NYSE: SO), hat die Stromversorgung für über 230.000 Kunden wiederhergestellt, nachdem Winter Storm Cora schwere Schneefälle, gefrierenden Regen und Eis nach Nordgeorgien gebracht hat. Bis Samstagmorgen sind weniger als 60.000 Kunden betroffen, und das Unternehmen erwartet, dass es nahezu allen betroffenen Kunden, die Strom empfangen können, bis zum Ende des Tages wieder Strom liefern kann.
Die schnelle Reaktion wurde durch neue Smart-Grid-Technologien und vorab positionierte Teams erleichtert. Die am stärksten betroffenen Gebiete sind Teile von Alpharetta, Jonesboro und Atlanta. Während die Wiederherstellungsmaßnahmen fortgesetzt werden, bestehen herausfordernde Bedingungen mit Temperaturen, die gerade über dem Gefrierpunkt liegen, was den Fortschritt aufgrund von vereist Straßen und dem Risiko von umstürzenden Bäumen und Ästen potenziell verlangsamen könnte.
Das Unternehmen betreibt eine interaktive Ausfallkarte mit Echtzeitinformationen und geschätzten Wiederherstellungszeiten und betont gleichzeitig die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen für sowohl Kunden als auch Teams während des Wiederherstellungsprozesses.
- Quick restoration of power to 230,000+ customers demonstrates operational efficiency
- Implementation of smart grid technologies showing positive results in disaster response
- Well-organized emergency response with pre-positioned teams
- 60,000 customers still without power
- Potential for additional service disruptions due to continuing adverse weather conditions
- Risk of further infrastructure damage from falling trees and ice
Insights
The rapid restoration of power to 230,000+ customers following Winter Storm Cora demonstrates Georgia Power's robust emergency response capabilities and infrastructure resilience. The deployment of smart grid technologies has significantly enhanced the utility's ability to quickly identify and address outages, representing a important operational advantage. With less than 60,000 customers remaining without power and same-day restoration expected, this response efficiency positively reflects on Southern Company's operational excellence.
The successful deployment of pre-positioned teams and smart grid infrastructure showcases the company's proactive risk management and technological modernization initiatives. This operational efficiency during severe weather events is particularly important for utility valuations, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction metrics and regulatory relationships. The swift response helps minimize revenue losses from outages and potential regulatory penalties, while reinforcing the company's reputation for reliability - a critical factor for utility stocks.
The effective handling of Winter Storm Cora highlights Southern Company's sophisticated risk mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness protocols. The pre-positioning of response teams and integration of smart grid technology demonstrates forward-thinking operational risk management that directly protects shareholder value. The rapid restoration timeline is particularly noteworthy given the challenging conditions of ice and freezing temperatures.
From an investor perspective, this event validates Southern Company's infrastructure modernization investments and showcases their ability to maintain service reliability under adverse conditions. The efficient response helps minimize potential regulatory scrutiny and maintains positive relationships with state utilities commissions - important factors for maintaining stable returns in the regulated utility sector. The demonstrated operational resilience during extreme weather events is increasingly important as climate-related risks become more central to utility valuations.
Crews navigating icy roads, wind and continuing winter weather in restoration efforts;
Company expects to restore power to nearly all impacted customers Saturday
Many areas experienced additional damage overnight from falling trees and limbs with the hardest hit areas including parts of
Georgia Power appreciates the importance of accurate information for customers as they make plans for their families. The company continues to post the latest information, including estimated restoration times (ERTs) on its Outage Map as available, based on the latest information from field crews. Visit the online Storm Center to access the Outage Map and additional information.
Safety Tips for Customers and Crews
Georgia Power reminds customers that dangerous conditions exist following a storm, and to always heed the advice of local, state, and federal emergency authorities in storm-affected areas.
- Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If you must be on the roads, please move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it's the law in Georgia.
- Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire. Warn those going out to play in snow or clear debris to watch for and avoid downed wires.
- Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas with heavy snow, debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be concealed. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
- Take care if using a portable generator. Follow all manufacturer's instructions, avoid using generators in enclosed spaces and be mindful of electrical safety. Click here for more safety tips.
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.
- Social Media – Follow Georgia Power across Facebook, Instagram and X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
- 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. 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.
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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