Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Are you and your family ready?

“Georgia has seen severe weather happen at any time of the year,” said GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings. “We always want our citizens to be well prepared before any type of weather event strikes, so they have ample time to review or change their plan of action if needed.” 

You've heard the saying and you know it tends to apply to Georgia to a T: In like a lion, out like a lamb. Spring traditionally brings threats of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, lightning, and severe thunderstorms. Severe Weather Preparedness week is a reminder for you to know emergency procedures

Spring is traditionally a period where the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and lightning from severe thunderstorms greatly increases. Severe Weather Preparedness Week serves as a reminder to review emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.

Monday, February 5: Family Preparedness & NOAA Weather Radio Day

Tuesday, February 6: Thunderstorm Safety

Wednesday, February 7: Tornado Safety

Thursday, February 8: Lightning Safety

Friday, February 9: Flood Safety