Southern Company Restores Power to Over 420,000 Customers After Hurricane Isaias

Southern Company's electric utilities have restored power to the majority of their customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. As of Tuesday evening, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power had restored service to approximately 420,000 customers, according to the company. An estimated 80,000 households remain without power, primarily in Alabama, which experienced the storm's strongest impact.

The company employed experienced teams and advanced storm intelligence technologies, including artificial intelligence, to facilitate repairs. Proactive resource positioning and accelerated decision-making were enabled by predictive analytics and real-time data.

More than 6,400 external personnel from across the United States supported the restoration efforts, augmented by the company's internal resources. Lineworkers and support staff from a total of over 25 states contributed to the coordinated recovery operation throughout the company's Southeast service territory.

Southern Company CEO Chris Womack highlighted the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing its grid, infrastructure, and technologies to ensure reliability and efficient operations, even during extreme weather events. Preparedness and strategic resource deployment are critical components for swiftly resuming services to customers.