Alert

Do you know who to contact in an urgent situation during the winter weather event? Save these emergency and non-emergency numbers for assistance throughout the storm: • Emergencies and immediate threats to life safety: 911• 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• Urgent water, sewer, or stormwater-related incidents: 678.376.7000

 · A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1:00am on Sunday, February 1. As snow continues to fall throughout the county, roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous, and gusty winds can result in poor visibility. Please prioritize safety — stay home and off the roads to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors. Our departments are actively monitoring conditions and responding to emergency calls and incidents. Follow us here, Gwinnett County Police, and Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services for the latest updates. To find County services impacted, visit GwinnettCounty.com/WeatherAlert.   

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

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…

Although the storm system has tracked further north, Gwinnett remains outside the Winter Weather Warning and Advisory. Our Transportation crews are on standby to spot treat roadways as necessary. With temperatures dropping into the 20s Sunday night, be alert for black ice on Monday morning, especially on bridges. If you have to go out, drive at half speed, brake early, and remember that four-wheel drive does not assist with stopping on ice. Visit GwinnettSafety411.com for more info.

A coyote tested positive for rabies yesterday after three incidents in Buford on December 26 and 27. During the first incident, a resident and a dog were injured in an attack near Holland Park Drive. Additional attacks involving two residents and another dog occurred at 6:00 am and 6:30 am on December 27 near Wyncliff Court and Bennies Way in Buford. Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons. We advise residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways. All pet owners should ensure that…

In an emergency, every second counts. Stay informed with alerts that keep you and your family safe. Wireless Emergency Alerts NOAA Weather Radio National Weather Service Alerts Make sure you’re signed up for all of them. Learn more at GwinnettCounty.com/BePrepared. #BeReadyGwinnett #StayInformed #GwinnettAlerts

Beware Of False Water Testing Claims Gwinnett Water Resources has received reports of companies leaving door hangers throughout the county, alleging that Gwinnett's water is unsafe and offering to test the water in residents' homes. These claims are false. Gwinnett Water Resources does not visit homes to test water unless a resident has specifically requested the service. If you believe a company is providing false claims about water safety, you can report them to the Georgia Consumer Protection Division at Consumer.GA.gov.

Stay safe, as we are expecting some bad weather tomorrow. A storm that brought severe weather to the central states over the weekend will spread through the South and East Today(31-Mar). Damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are potential threats. As the line of storms affects the area tomorrow, here are a couple of safety graphics to review. Damaging winds are still the main threat, but a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Refer to these graphics to prepare before the storms tomorrow! #GAwx  

Thank you Jeff Allen one of our CFA Alumni Volunteers for sharing this Special Weather Briefing. Please be Weather Aware and Stay Safe this weekend. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail expected tonight Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact most of North Georgia with the strong possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, hail in some parts, and flash flooding. Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 5 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southeast wind 15…