Mississippi Power mobilizes more than 1,500 personnel ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Friday, Oct. 9 noon update:
Mississippi Power's storm directors and teams of critical company functions are together at the company's storm center to monitor the system and its impacts, coordinate logistics and oversee the company’s storm response. The company has grown its storm team to more than 1,500 employees, contractors and support personnel.This includes 950 line crews, tree-trimmers and damage assessors from 12 different states who are staged locally and ready to begin working for Mississippi Power customers as soon as necessary.
The company is using data analytics and working closely with meteorologists to determine areas that may see the most significant impacts and shifting resources as needed. The storm team is also opening a staging site in Jackson County and continues to work closely with local emergency agencies and officials to ensure a timely and safe response.
Mississippi Power remains in a strong position to respond for customers across the entire service territory, and urges customers to stay safe and weather aware.
Thursday, Oct. 8 evening update:
Mississippi Power has activated its storm center and mobilized more than 1,000 employees, contractors and support personnel as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. The company has secured nearly 500 outside resources, with crews arriving in southeast Mississippi ahead of the storm's landfall and prepared to respond Friday morning.
"Our teams have been preparing for Hurricane Isaias for several days and we are ready to respond," said Vice President of Power Delivery and Division Operations Fran Forehand. "Our storm plan is active, our storm center is staffed and we've secured the additional resources needed to support restoration efforts across southeast Mississippi. Crews and equipment are being strategically staged across our service territory ahead of the storm so we can respond quickly and safely once conditions allow. Our focus is on restoring service as safely and efficiently as possible for our customers and communities."
Mississippi Power's storm-tested workforce will be supported by nearly 500 additional resources, including line crews, vegetation management teams and damage assessors. Combined, more than 1,000 employees, contractors and support personnel are prepared to respond across southeast Mississippi following the storm. Crews are being strategically positioned ahead of landfall to support a safe and efficient response once the storm has passed.
Employees at Plant Watson in Gulfport and Plant Daniel in Escatawpa are enacting storm protocols to protect equipment and help ensure service to customers continues through the storm.
Mississippi Power customers can visit the company’s Storm Center to review storm preparation tips and sign up for outage alerts for your home or business. Customers can also get the latest information regarding storm preparations and response on Mississippi Power’s Facebook page, and can check and report outages via our online Outage Map.
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for nearly 194,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power has served its communities for more than a century and is an industry leader in safety, reliability and economic development. The Southeastern Electric Exchange recognized the company for Top Safety Performance in its generation category, and Site Selection named Mississippi Power a top utility driving economic development in the United States. For reliability, The Edison Electric Institute has recognized Mississippi Power with multiple Emergency Response Awards for outstanding storm response. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for company updates.
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