Does Georgia Power turn off the power before a storm?
No. When a major storm strikes, Georgia Power’s computerized system keeps up with the lines and substations that go out of service. This is valuable knowledge because the company knows where to begin restoration once the storm has passed. If power were turned off, Georgia Power would have no idea where the major damage was and restoration would be slowed. Also, turning off all the power ahead of a storm creates a huge safety problem after the storm passes. Once the computerized system lets the operator know which lines are out, the operator will not turn that line back on until repairs are made.
