Alabama Power Prepares for Severe Storms

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 12th. Here's what is happening. Alabama Power is gearing up for severe weather hitting Alabama today, with strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes packing a punch. Crews are on standby to tackle any power outages as the storms roll through. Earlier this week, the company restored electricity to more than 27,000 customers after a round of bad weather. They keep a close eye on forecasts and move teams into position before trouble hits. Spotsman Anthony Cook says the utility goes all hands on deck for these events. They aim to get the lights back on for the most people as fast as possible, starting with hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency spots. A key tool in their kit is spear technology, which crunches over 10 years of storm data to forecast past, intensity, and grade damage, that helps them direct resources, smartly. Officials can check outage maps and restoration estimates on the company website. Officials also remind everyone to steer clear of down mines after storms, treating them

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