EMC Prepares for Winter Storms
Central Georgia EMC is preparing for the predicted winter storms for this week. CGEMC personnel are on call to address power outages caused by the impending storms.
CGEMC works hard to keep the power on for our members however, weather conditions or unusual circumstances can impact your electric service. CGEMC recommends that each member have a Severe Weather Survival Kit. The items that should be included in your kit are:
•Flashlight with fresh batteries
•Candles and holders
•Matches
•Bottled Water for drinking, at least a gallon per person per day
•Non-perishable food
•Manual Can Opener
•Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils
•Radio with Fresh Batteries and NOAA weather radio
•Wind-up or battery operated clock
•Blankets / Pillows, etc.
•Clothing – seasonal, rain gear, sturdy shoes
•Medical supplies – first aid kit, medicines, prescription drugs
•Special Items – for infants and the elderly
•Toiletries – hygiene items
•Moisture wipes
•Extra batteries (for flashlight and radios)
•Cash – (Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods.)
CGEMC also suggests to customers who have well water, to fill their bathtubs with water that can be used for flushing commodes.
Electrical surges may also take place during and after storms; unplugging electrical equipment may help prevent damage to your electronic equipment.
Central Georgia EMC members can report an outage, to our automated outage reporting system, at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877. This special automated outage reporting system is available to help speed up outage reporting and provide you with outage information that is known at the time of your call. Customers may also take advantage of CGEMC’s Mobile App when report an outage. Visit our website at www.cgemc.com to receive more details about our mobile app.
Central Georgia EMC is a consumer-owned cooperative providing electricity and related services to over 51,000 billed accounts in 14 counties (Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Pike, Putnam, and Spalding).
