As of 4:30 a.m. approximately 10,000 NGEMC customers are still without power as a result of high winds, fallen trees and downed power lines. Outages are widespread across the seven counties served by NGEMC.

High voltage transmission lines are also out of service. Restoration efforts will remain ongoing through the next several days due to substantial damage to NGEMC’s distribution system.  One of the hardest hit areas is Ringgold where a tornado caused extensive devastation.

Customers without power are encouraged to make arrangements to stay with friends or family who still have electricity. Patience is appreciated as crews continue to work to restore electricity as safely and quickly as possible.

During widespread outages, phone lines may be unavailable due to extremely high call volume.  NGEMC serves over 99,000 customers in Northwest Georgia.