Severe weather, including thunderstorms have caused outages in parts of Savannah Electric`s service area this morning. Expected high winds later in the day, mean that more trees and limbs will fall, likely bringing down power lines in the process. Savannah Electric is monitoring the weather situation and its system in order to maintain the safety of the public and to quickly restore service interruptions that occur.

Important Storm Safety Reminders:

* Parents are urged to specifically remind children not to touch or go near any wire they may see, even if the wire appears to be "dead" or inactive.

* Downed lines could be hidden by storm debris or submerged in flooded areas. Look for wires before clearing debris or coming in contact with fences, vehicles or standing water.

* Avoid driving or be particularly cautious when driving as traffic signals and street lighting may be out.

* Use flashlights or battery powered fluorescent lanterns after dark instead of candles or fuel lanterns to reduce fire risk.

How customers can help and prepare:

* Make a note of Savannah Electric`s Outage Hotline: 1-800-390-2834.

* Downed wires should also be reported on the Hotline at 1-800-390-2834 or by calling 911.

* Should power outages occur, large appliances such as clothes dryers, stoves and heating and air, should be switched off and turned back on individually after power is restored.

* Leaving porch lights switched "on" during an outage helps crews assess restoration efforts.

* Other storm tips can be found at www.savannahelectric.com under "Storm Information."