June 11: Georgia Power hosts the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit

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Georgia Power is set to host its 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit on June 11 to showcase its emergency response strategies for the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Media attendees will get a close look at the storm response team's operations, including a tour of a mock Staging Site featuring a Mobile Command Center, response drones, and other emergency vehicles. The event will also include a visit to the Georgia Power Storm Center and interviews with experts such as Storm Center Manager Jason Stott. Attendees will learn about tools like the Distribution Resource Management and Outage Summary applications, as well as strategies for maintaining customer engagement during storms.

Positive

• Georgia Power is proactive in showcasing advanced emergency response strategies for the 2024 hurricane season.
• The demonstration includes modern technologies like response drones and a Mobile Command Center, indicating significant investment in innovative solutions.
• The event provides an opportunity for media to understand Georgia Power's operational readiness, potentially boosting public perception.
• Expert interviews and detailed tours offer transparency in the company's preparedness and customer engagement strategies.

Negative

• The event is not open to the public, potentially limiting broader community engagement.
• There is no mention of how the preparedness strategies will directly translate into improved service or reduced outages for customers.
• The focus on media engagement may indicate a priority on public relations over substantive improvements.

Media Opportunity: Tour a Mock Staging Site with response drones Mobile Command Center and other vehicles; visit the Georgia Power Storm Center; and meet the Storm Response Team

(ATLANTA - June 5, 2024) – As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, Georgia Power is hosting a demonstration of the company's severe weather emergency response plan and preparedness strategies. Members of the media will get an in-depth look at Georgia Power's storm response, tour a mock Staging Site complete with a Mobile Command Center, response drones, bucket truck and more; visit the company's Storm Center; and meet the storm responders.   

Visuals and Interview Opportunities:

• Tour an Emergency Response Staging Site, which serves as a home base for the Storm Response Team. Meet the experts who respond to emergencies and see the tools that they use:
  • Mobile Command Center: Learn how incident command uses our tractor trailer to mobilize our storm response to wherever the storm may strike.
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or response drones: Learn how Georgia Power is using advanced technology to expedite response.
  • From Line to Dine: Learn how workers use bucket trucks in the field, and how they live when deployed for days or weeks at a time including laundry, sleeping and dining trailers.
  • Safety First: Learn how workers in the field stay safe in hazardous conditions, including safety precautions, first aid and emergency programs.
  • Vegetation Management: Learn how maintaining clear rights of way helps prevent outages
• Tour the Georgia Power Storm Center at our headquarters, where our storm team combines technology, teamwork, experience and expertise to coordinate a safe and effective storm response. Interview Storm Center Manager Jason Stott as he demonstrates restoration tools like the Distribution Resource Management and Outage Summary applications, and more.
• Hear from the Georgia Power Customer Engagement Team and learn about strategies to keep customers connected when it matters the most like social media, outage alerts, email and other digital channels. 

Where:	Georgia Power Headquarters
	241 Ralph McGill Blvd.
	Atlanta, GA 30308
	Park in visitor's lot and check in with Security in the main lobby. Please bring a photo ID.

When:	Thursday, June 11
	9 AM to 11 AM Tours and Subject Matter Experts availability (earlier/later live shots will be accommodated)

How:	Please RSVP your attendance no later than June 10 by responding to this email or at mnkent@southernco.com.

Note to editors:
This is a media event and not open to the public. We hope you will take advantage of this rare opportunity to engage with Georgia Power's Storm Response Team and its partners prior to any storms this season. Please contact Marie Bertot, 404-276-1072, for more information or special requests such as live shots. 

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premiere 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 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 recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower [facebook.com]), (X  [x.com/GeorgiaPower]) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power [instagram.com]).

Media Contact: Media Relations
(404) 506-7676 or (800) 282-1696  
www.georgiapower.com 

 /PRNewswire -- June 5, 2024/

SOURCE Georgia Power

FAQ

When is the Georgia Power 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit?

The summit is scheduled for June 11, 2024.

What technologies will Georgia Power showcase at the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit?

Georgia Power will showcase response drones, a Mobile Command Center, and other emergency vehicles.

Where will the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit take place?

The event will be held at Georgia Power Headquarters, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308.

Who can attend the Georgia Power 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit?

The event is a media opportunity and not open to the public.

What will be demonstrated at the Georgia Power Storm Center during the summit?

The Storm Center demonstration will include tools like the Distribution Resource Management and Outage Summary applications.

How can media RSVP for the Georgia Power 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit?

Media can RSVP by responding to the provided email or contacting Marie Bertot at 404-276-1072 by June 10.