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A Message from Fire Chief Fred Cephas Chief Cephas reminds us of the importance of fire safety in our homes and communities. One of the best ways to keep your family safe is to practice and develop a fire escape plan. Knowing your exits, having a meeting place, and practicing regularly could make all the difference in an emergency. Fire Escape Plan Checklist: • Identify 2 exits from every room. • Choose a safe family meeting spot outside. • Practice your plan at least twice a year. • Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1. • Keep hallways and…

Did you know that floods are the most common disaster in the United States? Floods can rise slowly over days, often from prolonged rainfall. Flash floods happen rapidly, sometimes in minutes, due to intense storms or dam failures. They offer little to no warning, and you may only have seconds to escape, so act quickly! Here are some tips to help you and your family be prepared: Know your area's flood risk: Check FloodSmart.gov. Keep important policies, papers, and valuables in a safe-deposit box. Prepare a family disaster plan. Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Get flood…

Could you go 72 hours without power or running water? Now’s the time to build your emergency kit. Here’s what you need: Water (1 gallon per person per day) Food Flashlight and batteries First-aid kit Medications Copies of important documents Having supplies ready can make all the difference. Need help getting started? Check out GwinnettCounty.com/BePrepared or Ready.gov to learn more! #BeReadyGwinnett #EmergencyKit #NationalPreparednessMonth

See an issue in Public Areas ( pot holes, sidewalk repairs, broken fences in parks, or any other issues ) ? Let us know! Use our Citizen Self Service portal to quickly and easily report pot holes, sidewalk repairs, broken fences in parks, and other issues in need of service: GwinnettCounty.com/SelfService