As Hurricane Debby strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, Georgia Power continued preparation to respond to potential damage and power outages. While the exact track and intensity of the hurricane are still uncertain, the company has resources in place and will adjust its plans as the hurricane nears the state to ensure a safe and effective response. The National Hurricane Center forecasts high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and possible tornadoes.

As part of its preparations, Georgia Power mobilized additional staff to respond to potential outages and damages to its system. The company has mobilized and relocated crews to specific sites that pre-position restoration workers, equipment and supplies near areas of anticipated impact. It also deployed its Mobile Command Center, a tractor trailer which offers additional coordination capabilities during major weather events, to the southern part of the state. All of this helps the company to restore power more quickly and efficiently for its customers as soon as weather conditions allow.

Customers are asked to be aware that hurricanes have the potential to cause widespread power outages and dangerous conditions. Emergency plans should be finalized, including a way to stay informed before, during and after the hurricane. It's important to follow the advice of federal, state and local authorities, especially for people living in low-lying areas as flooding and heavy rain are expected.

The company is committed keeping customers informed and offers a variety of tools, such as Outage Alerts and its mobile app. Additional resources available at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm include multiple tips and links to additional tools.