White County Public Safety’s Emergency Management has been recognized for efforts in severe weather preparedness, according to county officials.
The county not only has been renewed as a StormReady® Community by the National Weather Service but has also been designated as a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador – an initiative under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Officials said the recognitions demonstrate White County’s proactive efforts that seek to ensure the safety and resilience of its residents in the face of severe weather events.
StormReady® Community Renewal
The StormReady® program, developed by the National Weather Service, helps communities strengthen their hazardous weather operations through advanced planning, emergency communication systems and public education. White County has maintained its StormReady® status since 2007.
In a letter from the Georgia StormReady® Advisory Board, officials congratulated White County on its re-recognition.
The county’s StormReady® status is valid through 2029.
Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador Designation
In addition to maintaining its StormReady® status, White County also has been designated as a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador under NOAA’s nationwide initiative.
The WRN Ambassador program recognizes organizations that actively promote preparedness and resilience to extreme weather, water and climate events.
As a WRN Ambassador, White County will collaborate with NOAA to enhance community preparedness by sharing official weather safety messaging with residents, encouraging best practices for weather resilience, and conducting outreach to vulnerable populations.
White County’s recognition as a StormReady® Community and a WRN Ambassador underscores its leadership in emergency preparedness. With nearly 98% of all presidential disaster declarations being weather-related, these initiatives play a crucial role in protecting lives and property.
