Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 13-Jan-2026

Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 13-Jan-2026

👏🎉Appreciations - Volunteer Gwinnett -- Mobile Food Distribution  🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 13-Jan-2026, at Rhodes Jordan Park. " Volunteer Gwinnett would like to thank you for your incredible support during our Mobile Food Distribution event on January 20th  at Rhodes Jordan Park. Your hard work supported community-wide efforts to combat food insecurity. Thank you for your support."  -- Volunteer Gwinnett Team  Together, we achieved: Total Pounds of Food Distributed: 9,137 Total Number of Households Served: 410  Total Number of Residents Served: 1,493 Total Number of Volunteer Hours: 111  
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Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 20-Jan-2026

Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 20-Jan-2026

👏🎉Appreciations - Volunteer Gwinnett -- Mobile Food Distribution  🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 20-Jan-2026, at Capella Apartments. " Volunteer Gwinnett would like to thank you for your incredible support during our Mobile Food Distribution event on January 20th  at Capella Apartments. Your hard work supported community-wide efforts to combat food insecurity. Thank you for your support."  -- Volunteer Gwinnett Team  Together, we achieved: Total Pounds of Food Distributed: 11,387 Total Number of Households Served: 301  Total Number of Residents Served: 1,201 Total Number of Volunteer Hours: 75  
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Protect 4P’s (People , Pets , Plants & Pipes) from Freezing Cold

During these cold temperatures, protect the Four Ps: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants.•Check on your loved ones and neighbors to ensure they have warm clothing, adequate food and water, and necessary medications.•Bring pets indoors. Provide them with warm bedding, food, and water. Never leave pets in vehicles during cold weather.•Let faucets drip slightly during extreme cold. Know where your main water shutoff valve is in case a pipe bursts.•Bring potted plants indoors or protect them with blankets.•Test heating systems, use space heaters safely by keeping flammable objects at least three feet away, and never use grills indoors.•Stay off frozen water,…
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Power Outages – Safety Tips

Power Outages – Safety Tips

Are you prepared for possible power outages during inclement weather?The winter storm projected to enter our area this weekend is expected to cause power outages. Being prepared makes all the difference, especially if someone in your home relies on electricity for medical needs. Take an inventory of medical equipment and household items that require power Keep extra batteries, car adapters, and portable chargers ready Make sure flashlights are easily accessible for every household member Consider a generator and confirm it is compatible with your equipment Avoid using candles when possible. Use battery-powered lights to reduce fire riskA little planning now…
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FireFighters Recommendations

FireFighters Recommendations

🌙 Did you know? Most fatal fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. Firefighters recommend: • Sleeping with bedroom doors closed • Working smoke alarms inside and outside bedrooms • A plan for how to get out if alarms sound A closed door can slow fire, heat, and smoke, giving you more time to escape
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Protect your pipes from freezing

Protect your pipes from freezing

When it gets this cold, there is a higher potential for frozen or broken water pipes. You can help protect your pipes by winterizing your home with a few simple steps: Insulate exposed pipes Keep the heat turned on Cover exposed water spigots If you do experience burst pipes or another water-related issue, or if you are unsure if your issue is an emergency or whether it is your responsibility, you can read more about some of the most common issues: Water leaks Turning water off at meter Water quality issues Low water pressure or lack of hot water Water…
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Who to contact about incidents during the storm

Who to contact about incidents during the storm

Our first responders will continue to answer and respond to calls. Please review and save these phone numbers for emergency and non-emergency situations: Emergencies and immediate threats to life safety: 911 Non-emergencies like downed trees, car accidents, and other incidents that do not pose an immediate threat to life safety: call 770.513.5700 or text 470.636.9202 One Stop for Help and Warming Station information: 770.822.8850 Gwinnett Water Resources dispatch like urgent water, sewer, or stormwater-related incidents: 678.376.7000
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