Update from Habersham EMC on Zeta

Due to the high volume of storm-related calls, both the Clarkesville and Cleveland HEMC offices will be closed today to walk-in and drive-thru traffic. We will be focusing our resources on outage calls at this time. Personnel are answering phones, if you are unable to get through, please try back later.  As of 10am, outages are affecting over 26,000 of our approximately 35,000 meters. Outages are scattered throughout the service area and include transmission line outages. Restoration efforts have begun. Additional crews from Irwin EMC and Tennessee are en route.  Avoid downed lines and treat all as if energized. We encourage everyone to stay home if possible as many roads are impassable due to trees and power lines.  Report outages and hazards by phone at 706-754-2114, 706-865–4362, or 1-800-640-6812.