Stay safe and bright this Halloween with Mississippi Power

Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power wants to remind customers there are a few things they can do to make sure their neighborhoods stay safe and bright this Halloween.

Customers can report a streetlight outage in their neighborhood ahead of Halloween weekend by visiting the Mississippi Power website here or by calling 1-800-ITS-DARK.

“Safety is always a priority at Mississippi Power, and we want to make sure our communities are well-lit for the many families that will be trick-or-treating this Halloween,” said Spokeswoman Kaila Moran Griffith. “By reporting a streetlight outage and following some basic safety tips, your family can stay safe while having fun.”

To make sure your family stays safe while out trick-or-treating, Mississippi Power recommends the following tips:

·         Take sidewalks whenever possible

·         Use reflective tape on the back and front of costumes

·         Only visit areas that are well-lit

·         Always travel in groups

·         Carry a flashlight and cell phone

·         Pay attention to small children by putting down electronics while walking

Customers looking to brighten up their home or business can work directly with Mississippi Power to add lighting to their space by visiting mississippipower.com/outdoorlighting. 

Now in its 97th year of operations, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 191,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power was honored with a Community Partner Impact Award from the Center for Energy Workforce Development for its innovative and ongoing efforts to build a diverse workforce. The Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve recently recognized Mississippi Power for its commitment to its military workforce. Mississippi Power has nearly 160MW of solar capacity at four locations across the company’s service territory, including Southern Company’s first project to combine the latest, cutting-edge solar technology with battery storage. Visit our websites at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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