Cox Statement re: Hurricane Irene Preparation

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications maintains a Business Continuity Plan which is intended to prepare the company for emergency situations such as hurricanes.  Under the guidance of this plan, we have initiated pre-storm preparation activities.  

Our priority, after ensuring the safety of our employees, is to continue to serve our residential and business customers during and after this storm event.

In preparation for any local impact from Hurricane Irene or subsequent storms, we are closely monitoring the weather situation so that we may respond appropriately when/if the time comes.

At this time, all Cox operations are operating under normal business hours.  We are fully staffed with Cox field technicians and maintenance crews. However, we will adjust our operational plans based to the strength and severity of the storm. We have additional operational crews on stand-by, ready to execute our recovery plan following the storm.  Our recovery efforts are closely coordinated with Dominion Power as well as emergency management agencies; this is to ensure the safest and most effective operations transition following the storm event.

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About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications