ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As Tuesday, August 11, is observed across the
country as National 811 Day, Georgia Power reminds customers
of the importance of calling 811 before they dig. The company works
every day with Georgia 811 to
ensure that projects are safe and comply with the "Georgia Dig
Law." The law requires that workers contact Georgia 811 before digging to have all
underground utility lines (such as power, communications, gas and
water lines) clearly marked.
Having the location of underground infrastructure marked with
flags, spray paint or both, helps prevent unintended service
disruptions, injuries to workers, possible repair costs and fines.
A notice must be made within two business days, but no more than
ten business days, in advance of starting any digging project.
Through June of this year, Georgia Power has responded to nearly
400,000 requests for locating and marking of underground lines.
More than half of these requests have been made in the Metro
Atlanta area, where Georgia Power's record for accurately locating
lines is more than 5 times better than the national average.
Georgia residents can call the
free service at 8-1-1 or (800)-282-7411, or submit an electronic
request at www.Georgia811.com. Once the request is received,
Georgia 811 will notify affected
member utility companies, which will send a professional technician
to identify and mark the location of underground lines.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 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, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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