Tips

Where to go in a radiation emergency. Would you know what to do to protect yourself and your pets? For instructions watch this Video.

Please do not put lithium batteries in the trash.

If you need emergency responders to perform welfare checks on family members in WNC, please visit NC211(https://nc211.org/) to submit a request for prioritization.

Tropical Storm Helene will impact Georgia overnight Thursday into Friday. Make sure you have severe weather alerts turned ON now to receive critical updates while you sleep. 🔔 Enable alerts on your phone and weather apps 📻 Have a battery-powered weather radio on hand ✅ Stay tuned to official sources for the latest updates Safety starts with staying informed. Let’s be prepared, Georgia! Have Flash Light as Handy

Thank you Lost Dogs Georgia for this information on keeping our pets safe during the approaching storm.

Power Outage information - be prepared! For Tips Click Here.

While you are preparing for the storm, please also check on your neighbors to see if they need any assistance. Remember to keep your pets inside with their ID tags on. Here is the latest track for #helene as of 7 am! Impacts are still expected for north and central Georgia Thursday into Friday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for portions of central Georgia. Updates are likely coming at the 11am advisory, so stay tuned for the latest information! 🌀 There is a flood watch for all of north and central Georgia through Friday! Heavy rainfall with Helene will…

NOW is the time to prepare for the storm that is heading our way! 🤔 Did You Know: ✅ Weather Radio will notify you of dangerous weather day or night ✅ Strobe light (red or white) & shaker attachments available ✅ Video w/ #ASL & captions to help program a weather radio 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4izxOnKnug

IF YOU'RE STUCK ON THE TRACKS..... If you're ever stuck on the railroad tracks like this lowboy, get out immediately, call the number on the blue sign located on the post and read off the crossing ID number. This number goes direct to the train dispatcher. That is the FASTEST way to have the train stopped.

Create an evacuation plan for your pets. Fail to plan, plan to fail! Just as humans prepare, it’s important to have household pets and horses ready year-round for a potential wildfire evacuation. Preparing animals for an evacuation, however, requires an extra level of planning, preparedness and practice. NFPA’s TakeAction campaign provides the tips you need to start putting your pet emergency kit together now, before a wildfire threatens your area. For Video Click Here.