Winter Safety Tips
25
Jan
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Tips

Winter Safety Tips

Be winter ready this weekend!The threat of freezing rain and ice coming to our area this weekend can cause power outages and road closures. Preparing now helps keep your household safe. • Keep flashlights, batteries, and portable phone chargers accessible• Stock drinking water, medications, and non-perishable food• Make sure every family member knows where emergency supplies are stored• Charge devices and set emergency alerts on your phone• Monitor local weather updates and official county alert. Taking a few simple steps today can help reduce risk during severe winter weather. More preparedness tips: GwinnettSafety411.com
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Protection From Frozen Pipes. — Safety Tips
25
Jan
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Protection From Frozen Pipes. — Safety Tips

Protect your home from frozen pipes. Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to burst and lead to costly damage. • Let faucets drip during extreme cold• Open cabinets under sinks to allow warm air to circulate• Locate your home’s water shut-off valve now• Shut off water immediately if a pipe bursts For more winter safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.
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Small Steps Before Bedtime
25
Jan
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Announcements

Small Steps Before Bedtime

Your bedroom should be the safest place in your home, especially at night. Take two minutes to check these simple but important safety steps: • Make sure smoke alarms work and can be heard from your bedroom• Keep phone and flashlight within reach while you sleep• Close bedroom doors at night to help slow fire and smoke• Keep exits clear; windows and doors should open easily• Never overload outlets or run damaged cords near bedding Small steps before bedtime can make a big difference when seconds matter.  Like this post once your two-minute check is done.For more safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com
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Registration For CPR Classes
25
Jan
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Announcements

Registration For CPR Classes

Time is running out to register!The CPR class being held on Monday, January 26 in Lawrenceville is coming up fast, and spots are filling quickly.   Learn Hands-Only CPR Build confidence to act in an emergency Train at a local fire station January 26 | 3:00 pm–5:00 pm If someone collapsed in front of you today, would you know what to do? Please note that this is not for certification, and participants must be at least 14 years old. Register now and be ready.  Don’t miss your chance to sign up: GwinnettCounty.com/CPRClasses
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Inclement Weather Alert !!
25
Jan
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Alert

Inclement Weather Alert !!

Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency in advance of the major winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service. The local declaration, which follows Governor Kemp's statewide declaration yesterday, activates certain emergency powers under the Gwinnett County Emergency Management Ordinance. The declaration allows for the use of all available County resources to address the storm’s impact. The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor forecasts and coordinate with departments to prepare for the storm, including brining roads, checking generators at County facilities, and making plans to ensure 24/7 staffing in critical areas throughout the event. Residents…
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GwinnettCount Portal Changes
22
Jan
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Updates

GwinnettCount Portal Changes

Starting Friday, January 23, you’ll find a new look, intuitive organization, and updated features to improve your online experience when you visit GwinnettCounty.com. Here’s what you should know: • You’ll now log in using the email address associated with your account, and existing passwords may need to be changed to meet updated security standards. • Water bill payment feature will remain the same for now. • The main web address, GwinnettCounty.com, is staying the same. • Individual pages will have new URLs to improve content organization. Please remember to update your bookmarks after the launch on January 23. To learn…
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Severe Weather – Safety Tips
22
Jan
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Severe Weather – Safety Tips

The US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia is forecasting winter weather for our area this weekend, beginning as early as Saturday morning. Your safety is our priority, and we’ll continue sharing updates as we receive them. Take steps now to prepare: • Keep flashlights and batteries on hand • Use generators safely outdoors and away from doors and windows • Stock up on food, water, and pet essentials • Charge devices and backup power sources • Plan to avoid unnecessary travel
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BusinessFire – FireFighters — MallOfGeorgia-Bufford
22
Jan
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Incidents

BusinessFire – FireFighters — MallOfGeorgia-Bufford

Firefighters respond to a fire at Dillard's, caused by a dumpster. Firefighters reported a fire in a dumpster that was extending to the three-story building. Firefighters found that the fire was in the parapet wall extending from the roll-off dumpster, with moderate fire involvement on the exterior two-story wall connected to the main building. Once the building was fully evacuated, additional firefighters deployed one additional hose line that was used to extinguish the fire that extended from the building to a nearby tree and assisted with fire exposures. Once fire control was gained, fire crews began smoke removal from the…
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