June 1: Hurricane season begins

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center believes “a near or above normal hurricane season” is likely in 2018.

While there are no systems forecast to form into a tropical system in the near future, now is the time to review your hurricane plan.

“Mississippi Power employees are ready to respond should a tropical system threaten south Mississippi,” spokesman Jeff Shepard said. “Our employees know their storm role and the responsibility it carries with working at utility. We understand getting the lights back on after a storm is one of the first steps to restoring normalcy to our customers.”

Mississippi Power customers can learn valuable tips to stay safe before, during and after a storm by clicking here.

The company’s Online Outage Map was recently updated to provide more information to customers, including a feature that allows you to view local radar and the impact of weather on the restoration process.

In the Storm and Outage Center, customers can report an outage, sign up to receive outage alerts and learn about the company’s restoration process.

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy for more than 187,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. With nearly 160 megawatts of approved solar energy capacity, Mississippi Power is the largest partner in providing renewable energy in the state of Mississippi. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

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