Residents encouraged to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Press Release February 5, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 7-11, to prepare for the possibility of a disaster.
“Spring brings threats of high winds, hail, lightning and severe weather,” said EMA Director Chris Grimes. “Having a plan in place before any emergency, such as a tornado or severe weather, is key and we hope that residents will take this time to create or update their family plans.”
EMA Director Chris Grimes
Each day of the week will focus on a different severe weather threat and how to prepare.
Monday, Feb. 7 – Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day
Tuesday, Feb. 8 – Thunderstorm Safety
Wednesday, Feb. 9 – Tornado Safety
Thursday, Feb. 10 – Lightning Safety
Friday, Feb. 11 – Flood Safety
Information and tips on how to prepare for severe weather emergencies can be found throughout the week on the county’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, Forsyth County will take part in a statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. At 9 a.m. the county’s outdoor severe weather sirens will sound. Please note the tornado drill will only be conducted in the event of good weather, to avoid any confusion. For a list of siren locations, visit the EMA department webpage at forsythco.com.
“Severe weather preparedness week is also an optimal time to sign up for emergency alerts,” said Grimes.
Residents can elect to receive the time-sensitive notifications via email, telephone call and/or text message. There is no cost to sign up to receive these alerts, but phone usage or text charges may apply.
The alerts are sent out for three severe weather situations (severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings and tornado warnings) as well as for emergency situations such as public safety issues or important water notifications from the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department.
For more information about Severe Weather Preparedness Week and emergency preparedness, contact Forsyth County EMA at [email protected] or call (770) 205-5674.
Residents encouraged to participate in severe weather preparedness week
Featured Stories January 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
Forsyth County, Ga. – The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 1-5, to prepare for the possibility of a disaster.
“Spring brings threats of high winds, hail, lightning and severe weather,” said EMA Director Chris Grimes.
“Having a plan in place before any emergency, such as a tornado or severe weather, is key and we hope that residents will take this time to create or update their family plans.”
Each day of the week will focus on a different severe weather threat and how to prepare.
Monday, Feb. 1 – Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day
Tuesday, Feb. 2 – Thunderstorm Safety
Wednesday, Feb. 3 – Tornado Safety
Thursday, Feb. 4 – Lightning Safety
Friday, Feb. 5 – Flood Safety
Information and tips on how to prepare for severe weather emergencies can be found throughout the week on the county’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Forsyth County will take part in a statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. At 9 a.m. the county’s outdoor severe weather sirens will sound.
Please note the tornado drill will only be conducted in the event of good weather, to avoid any confusion. For a list of siren locations, visit the EMA department web page at forsythco.com.
“Severe weather preparedness week is also an optimal time to sign up for emergency alerts,” said Grimes.
Residents can elect to receive the time-sensitive notifications via email, telephone call and/or text message. There is no cost to sign up to receive these alerts, but phone usage or text charges may apply.
The alerts are sent out for three severe weather situations (severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings and tornado warnings) as well as for emergency situations such as public safety issues or important water notifications from the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department. To sign up, click on the ‘Emergency & Weather Alerts’ icon on the county’s website, forsythco.com.
For questions regarding the emergency and weather alerts, contact Forsyth County EMA at (770) 205-5674 or [email protected].
For more information about Severe Weather Preparedness Week and emergency preparedness, contact Forsyth County EMA at [email protected] or call (770) 205-5674.
Forsyth County to administer COVID-19 Vaccines
News, Press Release January 13, 2021
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County, in partnership with Northside Hospital Forsyth and other community partners, will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents, by appointment only, that are eligible for the vaccine according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s vaccine distribution plan.
Currently, residents that qualify for Group 1A+ (healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff/residents, adults 65+ and caregivers, and law enforcement personnel) are eligible to make an appointment at the following locations/dates and times:
Tuesday, Jan. 19 and 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- First Redeemer Church (2100 Peachtree Pkwy.)
Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Browns Bridge Church (3860 Browns Bridge Road)
The County anticipates having 600 vaccination appointments available each day, based on the current supply. To make an appointment for the vaccine visit the main page of Forsyth County website, forsythco.com.
“Our Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the need to make more appointments available so residents could sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccines,” said County Manager Kevin Tanner.
“Our Emergency Management Director Chris Grimes pulled together resources from the County’s Information Systems & Technologies, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office, as well our partners at Northside Hospital and Public Health, to make these appointments available. We also greatly appreciate the two organizations from our faith community who are allowing us to use their facilities.”
The County’s vaccine distribution is intended to supplement that of Public Health. Vaccines will continue to be provided by private physicians, pharmacies and Public Health, as available.
Information regarding the Georgia Department of Public Health’s vaccine distribution phase plan, including the criteria for each phase group, can be found by clicking here, or by visiting the Georgia Department of Public Health’s website, dph.georgia.gov.
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