Mississippi Power offers safety tips to customers this Halloween

Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power is offering some safety tricks for families planning to partake in Halloween festivities this week.

“Safety is always a priority at Mississippi Power, so we want to make sure those participating in trick-or-treating keeps a safety mindset while they are out in their communities,” said Mississippi Power Spokeswoman Kaila Moran Griffith. “Incorporating these easy safety tricks into your family plan ensures everyone stays safe and has fun.”

Mississippi Power recommends the following tips to anyone trick-or-treating in neighborhoods:

• Trick-or-treat in areas with sidewalks or closed-off roadways.
• 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.
• Keep an eye on small children by putting down electronics while walking.
• Use caution and drive slowly in areas with trick-or-treaters.

Now in its 100th year of service, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 192,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power is proud to be an industry leader in safety and reliability. The company was recognized in 2024 by the Southeastern Electric Exchange for the Top Safety Performance in its generation category. For outstanding storm response, the company has also been honored by the Edison Electric Institute multiple times with an Emergency Response Award. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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