Mississippi Power prepared to serve customers through forecasted winter storm

Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power’s storm directors have been closely monitoring the forecasted severe winter weather that is projected to move across the Southeast in the coming days. 

The company routinely performs maintenance on its generation facilities to ensure they are ready to meet high customer demand. Mississippi Power has also made several investments into its power delivery system to increase resiliency and reliability for customers.  

“We continue to be in a strong position to meet customer demand and respond to their needs should we see any impacts from this winter storm,” said Spokeswoman Kaila Moran Griffith. “We encourage everyone to remain safe and weather-aware and to prepare their homes now just as we are preparing our own facilities. Our storm team is no stranger to winter weather and is ready to get to work for our customers.”

While most of the possible weather impacts are forecasted to be in the northern part of Mississippi Power’s service territory, crews are ready to respond wherever needed. The company has secured 250 additional resources, including line crews and vegetation management crews, to assist in restoration efforts. 

Additional plans include sequestering employees at generation facilities if needed to ensure their safety and ability to maintain the plants. Line crews are also prepared to respond if ice impacts powerlines or other equipment.

Mississippi Power recommends customers follow these safety and energy efficiency tips:

• Stay indoors as much as possible and open your blinds to let the sunlight help warm your home.
• Stay off the roads if you can, and if driving is necessary, be aware of icy road conditions.
• Maintain your heat – keep your thermostat on the lowest comfortable setting to maximize energy savings on your bill. You will save energy with each degree you lower your thermostat.
• Take a load off. Wait to do a load of laundry or dishes until the warmest part of the day. This will help you use less energy as you warm your home.
• Stay connected and receive the latest updates from Mississippi Power on this weather event on Facebook and Instagram.

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 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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