As Tropical Storm Debby heads toward South Georgia, Georgia Power and the state’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) are mobilizing to respond to potential damage and power outages.
The storm made landfall today as a Category 1 hurricane on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Georgia Power has pre-positioned restoration workers, equipment, and supplies near areas of anticipated impact. The company has deployed its Mobile Command Center to the southern part of the state to enhance coordination during the weather event. Meanwhile, EMCs have enacted their storm response plans, mobilizing key personnel and additional contract crews.
Governor Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for all 159 counties, making state resources available to local governments within the hurricane’s impact area. Officials warn of life-threatening storm surges, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rains that could lead to flash flooding.
The National Hurricane Center predicts high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. Forecasters expect the storm to slow on Tuesday and stall near Georgia’s coast by Wednesday, potentially creating a historic rainfall event in southeast Georgia. Areas within 50 miles of Savannah could see 12-20 inches of rain.
Both Georgia Power and EMCs urge customers to stay informed and prepared. Resources such as Outage Alerts, mobile apps, and online Outage & Storm Centers are available to keep residents updated on power restoration efforts.
Residents are advised to finalize emergency plans, stay informed through official channels, and heed the advice of authorities, especially those in low-lying areas prone to flooding. As the situation develops, power companies assure customers they are ready to restore service as quickly and safely as possible once weather conditions allow.
