Monthly Archives: February 2014

Praise and Preparedness

If Disaster Strikes, Will Your House of Worship Be Ready?   In recent years, Georgia has been hit by severe storms, extreme heat, a crippling freeze, deadly tornadoes and dangerous wildfires – resulting in the loss of property and even … Continue reading

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Flood Safety

Floods, Flash Floods Can Happen Anytime, Anywhere Last year, Georgia experienced a record-setting wet year. It was the fifth wettest year in Atlanta, the sixth wettest year in Columbus, and the ninth wettest year ever recorded in south Georgia. Meanwhile, … Continue reading

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Praise Preparedness Meeting

Elbert County EMA in conjunction with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency held an information session designed to reach Houses of Worship in Elbert County.  Launched in January 2014, Praise & Preparedness is a statewide program from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland … Continue reading

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Lightning Safety

Beware of Lightning — A Deadly Threat in Thunderstorms   Lightning is a deadly by-product of thunderstorms, which are very common in Georgia, particularly in the spring and summer. Lightning kills an average of 55 people each year throughout the … Continue reading

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Tornado Preparedness

Tornado Preparedness Requires a Plan   According to the National Weather Service (NWS), tornadoes are the No. 1 severe weather-related killer in Georgia. Last January, severe storms spawned a powerful EF-3 tornado, which tore across Bartow, Fannin, Gilmer and Gordon … Continue reading

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Thunderstorm Safety

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Thunderstorm Safety Tips   You may be tempted to ignore thunderstorms because they are extremely common in Georgia and affect relatively small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. Despite their small size, however, all … Continue reading

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Severe Weather Awareness Week

NEWS RELEASE Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins Feb. 3 with ‘Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day’ The Elbert County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) supports the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) and the National Weather Service in observingFebruary 3 to 7, … Continue reading

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