Updates & Information
September 27, 2022 10:00 AM
Press Release:
Colquitt EMC is currently monitoring Hurricane Ian as it makes its way toward Florida with the projected impacts to Georgia toward the end of the week. Co-op representatives are making preparations for potential power outages and the restoration of power. Colquitt EMC has mobilized all key personnel and additional contract crews, prepared trucks with equipment and increased supplies of materials should the effects of the storm become severe. Also, key staff members have been in contact with other emergency service providers.
Advanced planning for Colquitt EMC never includes plans to shut down power to its members. Colquitt EMC’s goal is to continue providing members with power during extreme weather conditions until it is no longer safely possible to do so.
Colquitt EMC will continue to watch this storm closely. Members should prepare now by downloading our mobile app to report an outage or save our outage reporting number 1-855-293-1804. With this system, your account number is required. We also encourage members who rely on electric medical devices to organize a plan for their needs during an extended power outage. We urge you to prepare an emergency supply kit with the following recommended items:
- Water - At least 3 gallons per person, for drinking and hygiene
- Food - At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food
- Can opener for food, if kit contains canned food
- Radio Battery-powered or hand crank NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
- Emergency charger for mobile devices
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
For a complete list of items and additional information, go to www.ready.gov/kit. Take time now to prepare!
September 26, 2022 10:10 AM
We are watching the weather! We will post regular updates here and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
There is still some uncertainty around the exact track of Hurricane Ian, but we encourage members to prepare now for possible power outages and severe weather.
To report a power outage:
- Save the Outage Reporting #: 1-855-293-1804
- Know your CEMC Account Number
- Download the FREE Colquitt EMC Mobile App in the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Check the Outage Map
- Log into your Colquitt EMC Account Portal
Basic Disaster Supplies – For a complete list of items and additional information, please visit Ready.Gov
- Non-perishable food & can opener – at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food
- Bottled water – at least 3 gallons per person, for drinking & hygiene
- First Aid Kit
- Prescription Medication
- Hygiene items
- Battery-operated radio or hand crank NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
- Spare batteries
- Flashlights
- Extra clothing
- Extra cash
- Emergency charger for mobile devices