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The Official Newsletter of Cobb Electric Membership Corporation | MARCH 2025
STORM PREPAREDNESS: HOW WE GET READY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO Spring is on our doorstep, and while we look forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather, spring and summer can also create the perfect conditions for severe storms. Here’s a glimpse at how Cobb EMC prepares for inclement weather and what you can do to keep you and your family safe:
WHAT COBB EMC DOES TO GET READY:
ARE YOU STORM READY?
MONITOR: Cobb EMC tracks storm advisories, regional power outages and weather updates.
BE PREPARED: • Create an emergency kit with power outage essentials: batteries, power banks, flashlights, nonperishable foods, water, medical supplies and prescriptions. • If you or a family member require medical devices powered by electricity or medicine that requires refrigeration, talk with your medical provider about your power outage plan. • Monitor local weather news for updates.
PREPARE: Before a storm, we assess the storm type, required crews, timing of the storm, the need for additional contractor and mutual aid resources, as well as support from other departments within the company. Extreme weather events are an all-hands-on-deck effort at Cobb EMC. MITIGATE: After the storm, crews prioritize restoring power to essential services like hospitals and public safety facilities, then systematically work to restore power to the greatest number of members. INFORM: You may receive notifications from Cobb EMC about power outages via text, email or voice. Our crews and operations team work hard to keep our members informed regarding restoration times and outage causes. Learn more about how power is restored by scanning the code with your smartphone.
STAY SAFE: • Use portable generators safely: Operate outdoors in well-ventilated areas, place on a flat, dry surface, do not overload and always read the operating manual before use. NEVER plug generators directly into outlets because that poses a danger to our line crews. • Severe storms can bring down tree limbs and power lines. If you encounter a downed line, stay back. Always assume a downed line is live and dangerous.
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