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Power Facts A l A b A m A P o w e r C u s t o m e r N e w s l e t t e r May 2015 www.AlabamaPower.com Trudie Owings, Sylacauga POWER RECIPE 9-inch deep-dish pie crust 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise 15 basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup bread crumbs mixed with 1 teaspoon chopped basil ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Tomato Pie Preheat oven to 350. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and let drain for 10 minutes. Layer tomato slices on bottom of pie crust. Top with basil, onion, salt and pepper. Mix cheeses and mayonnaise and layer over basil and seasonings. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Be Safe During Storm Season With storm season around the corner, we want to remind you of the importance of being prepared for storms and being safe following a storm. When a major storm hits, we will work as safely and quickly as we can to restore any outage. Before a Storm ■ ■ Charge electronic devices. ■ ■ Locate your battery-operated weather radio, or purchase one. ■ ■ Lower the thermostat to cool your house. ■ ■ Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or on the lowest, most central level of your home. after a Storm ■ ■ If power is out, call our automated reporting system at 1-800-888-APCO (2726). It is the fastest way to report an outage or a hazardous situation such as a downed power line. ■ ■ Stay away from downed lines, and keep children and pets away. ■ ■ Do not attempt to remove tree limbs or anything else caught in power lines. ■ ■ Turn off appliances to avoid any potential safety hazards when power is restored. Generator Safety ■ ■ While generators can be a convenience, they can also be deadly when used improperly. ■ ■ Read and follow carefully the manufacturer's instructions before using a generator. ■ ■ Do not connect portable generators to your household electrical wiring. Connect essential appliances directly to the generator. ■ ■ To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, operate generators outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry area.