DOTHAN , Ala. (WDNews) Two powerful winter storms brought record-breaking snow and ice to Alabama in January, but Alabama Power customers stayed warm and connected thanks to the company’s preparedness and dedicated line workers.
Winter Storm Cora hit northern Alabama earlier this month, followed by Winter Storm Enzo, which blanketed southern regions with snow and ice starting Jan. 21. Babbie saw a staggering 11 inches of snowfall, while Mobile recorded 7.5 inches—the most snow on record for the city.
Despite these challenges, less than 2% of Alabama Power customers experienced outages. The company sent over 1.3 million text alerts to customers to help them prepare for both storms.
“Our team worked tirelessly and braved some very challenging conditions to ensure that our customers had power when they needed it, said Corey Sweeney, manager of Storm Center Operations for Alabama Power.
Line workers across the state faced icy roads and freezing temperatures to repair the grid. James Tucker, a lineman in Headland, shared, “It was different for us, but we do our best to be the force after nature.
Alabama Power credits its grid reliability and advanced outage prevention technology for minimizing impacts. Lead lineman Greg Ledbetter from Eufaula emphasized their commitment, saying, “Lights out is lights out.
For information on grid improvements and energy-saving tips, visit Alabama Power’s website.
