Safe From the Storm

Lightning Safety

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Lightning can be deadly and disruptive by often knocking out power, sparking fires and damaging or destroying electronic devices. “We have system in place once the lightning were to strike to shut the system off to protect the homeowner also protect our system,” said Alabama Power Area Manager Mike Jordan The surge protectors that we use to protect our laptops, video game…

Driving Safety in Severe Weather

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  Most of us have been in this situation. On average there are more than five million vehicle crashes each year. Twenty percent of these crashes are weather-related. Most of them related to wet pavement. Rainfall can cause the conditions of the roadway to deteriorate quickly. There are a few steps to take before and during severe weather events with driving….