EMA Blog

Terms to Know Flash Flood Warning: Take Action! A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood prone area move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain. Flash Flood Warnings are changing to an Impact-Based format to improve public response. Read the factsheet. Flood...

Terms to Know Tornado Watch: A Tornado Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY WILL OCCUR. It only means they ARE POSSIBLE. Tornado Warning: A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is imminent. When a tornado warning is issued, SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. Before a Tornado Establish a family communications plan and prepare an Emergency Kit. Determine possible shelter options...

Lightning strikes the ground around 25 million times each year across the United States. Lightning deaths occur most frequently during the summer time months when people are outside enjoying the sun or working while the weather is good. Not only do the number of outdoor activities increase in the summer, but also the frequency of thunderstorms. The graphics below explain the different types of lightning and how you can be struck by lightning. Statistics tell us that we are much...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Emergency Management Agency Encourages Crisp County Residents to Prepare During Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb. 1 – 5. Crisp County- February 1, 2021 Tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods or other severe weather events can occur suddenly in Crisp County. This is why Crisp County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, are encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Emergency Management Urges Crisp County Residents to Take Time to Get Ready During National Preparedness Month CRISP COUNTY- September 1, 2020 CRISP COUNTY- September is National Preparedness Month, and Crisp County Emergency Management, along with the Georgia Emergency Agency's Ready Georgia campaign, encourages all Crisp County residents to take time to prepare for emergencies. "It is important for Crisp County residents to take time during National...

MONDAY National Lightning Safety Awareness week was started in 2001 to call attention to this underrated killer. Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills 20 or more people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. Source: https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning TUESDAY If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be...

Crisp County Emergency Management is pleased to announce Crisp County is re-recognized as a StormReady community. Crisp County was first officially declared a StormReady community in 2008. The StormReady program is a partnership with emergency management that helps reduce risk and increases community resilience to hazards. StormReady Crisp County was first officially declared a StormReady community in 2008. What is StormReady? The StormReady program is a partnership with...

Day 1 : Family Preparedness If a disaster struck, would your family know what to do? Sit down with your family to decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Build an Emergency Kit. #SWPW2020 Day 2: Thunderstorm Safety Learn the difference between a thunderstorm watch and a thunderstorm warning and make sure you’re prepared for both. #NSWPW2020 Severe Thunderstorm Watch: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is...

CodeRED Text to Enroll Feature We encourage all Crisp County residents to sign up for our emergency notification system CodeRED so you will be notified in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Citizens can now sign up using our new text to enroll feature.

Sunday: The threats from hurricanes to you and your family can vary widely depending on where you live. It’s not just those along the coast that can experience significant, life-threatening impacts. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season even forms. hurricanes.gov/prepare Monday: Take some time this week - Hurricane Preparedness Week - to make sure you have a hurricane evacuation plan. The first thing you need to...

News Release Crisp County Emergency Management Encourages Crisp County Residents to Prepare During Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb. 4-8 Cordele – At a moment’s notice, tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods or other severe weather events can strike in Crisp County at any time. That’s why Crisp County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, are encouraging all residents to participate in Severe...

Chain Saw Safety Operating a chain saw is inherently hazardous. Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment and safe operating procedures. Before Starting a Chain Saw Check controls, chain tension, and all bolts and handles to ensure that they are functioning properly and that they are adjusted according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that the chain is always sharp and the lubrication reservoir is full. Start the saw on the...