Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Did you know that Georgia averages 26 tornadoes each year? The majority of these are in late winter and Spring, but they can occur any time of year. The “key” for all of us is to have a plan in the event of severe weather, make sure everyone in the family knows what to do and where to go in the event of dangerous weather conditions. This mornings weather siren was successful and could be heard up to 2 miles away so in the event of apparent BAD WEATHER listen to local weather coverage and in the event you hear the weather siren take cover immediately !
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visit gema.georgia.gov/ and download or update the “Ready Georgia” app mobile app through the app store.
Georgia experiences an incredibly broad range of weather — everything from tornadoes to hurricanes with the occasional ice storm and even an earthquake. Learn more about protecting yourself in the face of severe weather and other emergencies. Keep this information with you all the time by downloading the Ready Georgia app.
ALERTS AND WARNINGS
Today’s technologies make it easier than ever to stay weather aware. Learn more about your options for receiving severe weather warnings, even while you sleep. Read more…
DROUGHT
Help combat drought effects by conserving water and energy. Read more…
EARTHQUAKES
Although rare in Georgia, they do occur from time to time. Identify potential hazards ahead of time and know what steps to take during an earthquake to significantly reduce your chance of injury and property damage. Read more…
EXPLOSIONS
Explosions usually occur suddenly, so it’s important to learn in advance how to respond to an explosion and its aftermath. Read more…
EXTREME HEAT
A heat wave is a period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather typically lasting two or more days. Extreme heat can be deadly. Learn how to keep yourself safe when temperatures soar. Read more…
FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS
Flooding is common after spring rains or heavy thunderstorms. Learn how to stay safe when waters are rising. Read more…
HOUSE FIRES
Each year, household fires cause nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 12,000 injuries nationwide. Many residential fire-related deaths can be prevented through planning and proper response. Learn the critical steps to prepare and keep your family safe. Read more…
HURRICANES
As a coastal state, Georgia is particularly at risk for hurricanes. Storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico have the potential to affect our state. Every resident – not just those who live along the coast — should know how to stay safe when hurricanes strike. Read more…
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES
Public health emergencies can strike at any time. Chemical threats. Biological threats. Ebola. Learn about the risks and what action you should take when these emergencies occur. Read more…
TERRORISM
Terrorism is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious means. Prepare for terrorist threats and learn how to stay safe in the event of an attack. Read more…
THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING
All thunderstorms are dangerous because they can produce strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. But because they are so common, people often become complacent and fail to take safety precautions. Learn more about staying safe when you face a threatening storm. Read more…
TORNADOES
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. They can appear without warning and can be invisible until dust and debris are picked up or a funnel cloud appears. Planning and practicing specifically how and where you take shelter can be the difference between life and death. Read more…
WILDFIRES
More and more people are making their homes in wooded settings near forests and remote mountains sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment, but face the very real danger of wildfires. Read more…
WINTER ADVISORIES AND ICE STORMS
While the danger from winter weather varies across the state, most Georgians are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Preparation and good decision making are critical to staying safe when winter weather strikes. Read more…ore information to consider;
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