ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Power, Southern Company and
Southern Company Gas charitable foundations will collectively
donate $3 million to aid Hurricane
Helene relief efforts. The historic, destructive storm has
devastated communities across the Southeast. As the companies
continue to rebuild and restore service to impacted communities,
they stand together in the effort to help those communities
affected by the widespread storm and flood damage.
- The Georgia Power Foundation will donate $1 million to local organizations serving
Georgia's impacted
communities.
- The Southern Company Foundation is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid in
their relief efforts across the Southeast. Additionally, the
company will match up to $500,000 in
employee donations to the American Red Cross.
- The Southern Company Gas Foundation will donate $500,000 to support local communities in recovery
efforts throughout the state of Georgia through its Atlanta Gas Light
Foundation.
In addition to helping customers, neighbors and communities
affected by Hurricane Helene, the companies are providing emergency
support to hundreds of employees impacted by the storm – many of
whom are currently engaged in Georgia Power's statewide restoration
efforts.
"During times of crisis like Hurricane Helene, we are able to
tap the full strength of the Southern Company system to support our
communities and colleagues," said Kim
Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "At
Georgia Power, our employees are citizens wherever we serve every
day, and this commitment goes into overdrive when we're coming
together to overcome extreme challenges. Alongside all Southern
Company leadership, I am so inspired by the resilience of our
communities and grateful to everyone engaged in this historic
response. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all the families and
customers impacted, and all our teams who remain on the ground
right now responding."
Georgia Power has restored power to more than 1.2 million
customers following Hurricane Helene – more than 90% of all
customers impacted by the most destructive hurricane in the
company's history. The company has 20,000+ personnel engaged in
response – including integrated teams from within the Southern
Company family. Progress is ongoing and the company expects to
reach 95% total restoration by Saturday.
Crews continue to work their way through the power system
efficiently and effectively to safely repair extreme damage and
restore power to the most customers with every repair made. Efforts
have further intensified to repair damage and restore service in
the hardest hit areas with crews working around the clock in
communities such as Augusta,
Savannah and Valdosta.
In many cases, the damage to infrastructure is so severe that
teams are essentially rebuilding sections of the grid and not just
repairing specific elements. While damage and treacherous
conditions remain, teams are working safely, efficiently and will
remain in the field until every customer who can accept power is
restored.
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 Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, 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), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of
generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined
natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million
customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating
companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in
seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale
customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of
customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless
communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent
customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are
below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment
to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing
America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy
resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal,
natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new
products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern
Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I.
Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top
50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black
Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity
and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network.
The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and
History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its
leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually
ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's
Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website
at www.southerncompany.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company
(NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Southern
Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility
customers through its regulated distribution companies in four
states and more than 600,000 retail customers through its companies
that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include
investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural
gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas
storage facilities. For more information,
visit southerncompanygas.com.
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