TUCKER — As Winter Storm Enzo enters Georgia, Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) across the state have taken measures to prepare for the extreme temperatures and the possibility of snow and ice.
Thanks to mutual aid agreements, some crews from the northern part of the state out of the storm’s projected path have relocated to EMCs in the southern half to assist in power restoration, if needed.
Customers should report power outages by contacting their local EMC and stay away from downed lines, reporting them immediately to their local utility by calling 911.
For those using a generator during any power interruptions that may occur, follow manufacturer’s operating instructions and all safety guidelines to prevent the backfeeding of powerlines, protecting electric utility employees from serious or fatal injuries.

Outage Information

A map showing current outages by region, updated every 15 minutes, can be found at http://www.georgiaemc.com/outages. To report power outages and gain more detailed outage and restoration updates, customers should contact their local EMC provider.

Winter Safety, Preparedness & Conservation Tips

Just as EMCs and their generation and transmission partners have been preparing for the extreme cold conditions, EMCs are encouraging their members to take steps to prepare for the extreme low temperatures through the tips below. Small steps EMC members take now can positively impact their electric usage and ultimately their bill.
• Set thermostats to 68 degrees or lower and adjust window units accordingly. (Warming and cooling the home accounts for 55% of residential energy use.)
• Add extra blankets and lower your thermostat at night and when you’re away from home.
• Open blinds, drapes and curtains to let in warmth from the sun and close them at night to keep out the cold.
• Caulk or weather strip around windows, exterior doors and any gaps.
• Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
• Have nonperishable foods on hand such as canned fruit, powdered milk, peanut butter, bread and crackers.
• Have a manual can opener.
• Have blankets, sleeping bags and extra clothes, including hats.
• Have flashlights, battery-powered lanterns and extra batteries.
• For those with fireplaces, be sure to have kindling and a good supply of wood.

About Georgia EMC

Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association representing the state’s 41 electric cooperatives, Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp. Collectively, Georgia’s customer-owned co-ops provide electricity and related services to more than 4.4 million people, nearly half of Georgia’s population, across 73 percent of the state’s land area. To learn more, visit www.georgiaemc.com and follow us on Facebook and X.

About Georgia Transmission

Georgia Transmission Corp., a not-for-profit cooperative owned by 38 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs), owns more than 5,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and more than 780 substations. These facilities deliver power to Georgia’s EMCs providing electricity to more than 4.5 million Georgians. For more information, visit gatransmission.com.