Snow and ice can cause tree limbs to fall into power lines

February 11, 2010 - 4 p.m.

     Heavy snow and ice can cause tree limbs to crack and fall downing power lines and causing power outages. Singing River Electric crews are prepared and ready.

    "We maintain an aggressive right-of-way re-clearing program to keep the area around and above teh power lines free of debris and limbs," said general manager Lee Hedegaard. "Most times we are concerned with high winds but heavy snow and ice can cause the same problems."

    "We are prepared," said Hedegaard. "We ask that our members take time to prepare their home and family as well."

Singing River Crews prepared for winter weather

February 11, 2010 - 4 p.m.

     Singing River Electric activated its Emergency Preparedness Plan on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to prepare for the snow and sleet that will approach our area later today.

     Morning preparations include crews being assigned to key locations and materials being loaded on trucks in the event the severe winter weather causes power outages.

     Singing River Electric will continue to monitor the weather. Please prepare your home and your family for the winter weather.

     Report outages to:

• 601-947-4211 in George County,
• 228-497-1313 or 228-392-0041 in Jackson County,
• 601-989-2345 or 601-752-2198 in Greene County,
• 601-788-2824 in Perry County, and
• 601-735-3139 in Wayne County.