Georgia Power Reports Outages and Restoration Following Hurricane Isaias
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What happened
Georgia Power prepared for potential power outages in metro Atlanta ahead of Hurricane Isaias. The outer bands of Isaias brought high winds to metro Atlanta, causing downed trees and outages. Georgia Power later restored electricity to more than 80,000 customers across the state.
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Why it matters
The storm caused widespread power disruptions in Georgia. Georgia Power activated its storm center and coordinated with local officials, including in Savannah, which was seeing effects from the storm even without a direct hit.
Tropical storm Isaias is bringing hazards to metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Who's involved
- Georgia PowerElectric utility preparing for and responding to outages caused by the storm.
- IsaiasThe tropical storm system cited as the cause of severe weather and outages.
- AtlantaThe metropolitan area affected by the storm and utility service disruptions.
- Andre DickensMayor of Atlanta, involved in preparing the city for the storm's arrival.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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FedEx could face operational disruption to supply services due to storm hazards.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Atlanta city officials and Mayor Andre Dickens prepare residents and the city for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.Sub-event
Georgia Power activates storm center in Atlanta while coordinating with Savannah emergency management.1 source
Georgia Power restored electricity to customers in Atlanta following high winds from Hurricane Isaias.1 source
Georgia Power is preparing for outages as Hurricane Isaias approaches metro Atlanta.1 source
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The entities involved
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Georgia Power
electric utility in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Atlanta
capital city of Georgia, United States
- Isaias
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- Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring strong winds to Atlanta, and a flash flood warning was issued for DeSoto County.
- Hurricane Isaias caused service cancellations and prompted Amtrak to reroute trains between Atlanta and New Orleans.
- Potential tropical storm Isaias is forecast to affect Southeast Georgia.