Georgia’s weather may be unpredictable at times, but taking the proper steps to prepare means getting ahead of any disaster. White County, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, is encouraging citizens to participate in Winter Weather Preparedness Week 2020 to learn how to take proper precautions for possible inclement weather emergencies.
“Winter Weather Preparedness Week is a great time for our residents and businesses to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones against winter hazards,” says White County Director of Public Safety David Murphy. “We’re hopeful these tools will enable our citizens to fortify themselves and their homes for possible outcomes.”
Winter Weather Preparedness Week, from December 7-11, was created to raise awareness of winter weather hazards and reinforce understanding of winter weather terminology. Throughout the week, White County and GEMA/HS encourage all Georgians to prepare for severe weather and restock necessary supplies.
Each day concentrates on different aspects of severe winter weather and provides critical information for preparedness. The focus for each day is as follows:
Monday, Dec. 7: Winter Weather in Georgia — learn about winter weather hazards that can impact the state of Georgia
Tuesday, Dec. 8: Winter Weather Terminology — learn about winter weather “alerts” (watches, warnings and advisories) and what they all mean
Wednesday, Dec. 9: Winter Weather Preparation Tips — learn how to best prepare for winter weather events, and put together a “Ready Kit” while making a plan before winter weather strikes
Thursday, Dec. 10: Winter Weather Driving Tips/Safety — learn “best practices” for driving (if necessary) in winter weather conditions and how to pack a mobile “Ready Kit”
Friday, Dec. 11: Winter Weather Outlook for 2019-20 season
Families can visit gema.georgia.gov to learn how to prepare for emergencies, create family communications plans and more. To learn about specific risks in your area, contact us at 706-865-9500.
