ATLANTA, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- May marks National
Electrical Safety month across the country – a time to spotlight
the importance of electricity in everyday life, as well as
electrical safety in and around the house. Georgia Power, the
state's leading electric utility serving 2.5 million customers,
makes safety a core value for thousands of employees across the
state who work safely every day to keep power flowing for
customers.
Georgia Power offers the following simple Electrical Safety
Month tips:
- Consider the Cord – Don't place appliance cords where
they will come into contact with stoves or other heated surfaces,
over countertops or areas where they could be pulled. Look for
frayed appliance cords, inspect them regularly and never substitute
an extension cord for permanent wiring.
- Ladders Matter – Exercise caution when using ladders
around the house, painting, pruning or cleaning near a service drop
as all ladders can conduct electricity.
- Watch for Wires – Keep balloons, kites, fishing lines,
aluminum poles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) away
from overhead lines every day and as line crews work in the
field.
- Prep Poolside – Don't use electrical appliances near
pools and never route extension cords around pools.
- Focus on Fire Prevention – Avoid storing combustibles
such as paint, cardboard, sawdust and flammable liquids near
electrical equipment or fuse boxes.
For more electrical safety information, as well as a home
appliance amp reference chart and information on circuits and
wiring, visit www.georgiapower.com/safety.
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 2.5 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. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry
leader in customer satisfaction. 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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