Release:
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins Dec. 7
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Georgia Department of Transportation, is preparing for Winter Weather Preparedness Week Dec. 7-11. This week encourages Georgians to prepare for inclement winter weather by learning about winter weather threats, reviewing or creating a family communications plan and considering what items to put in their Ready Kits.
“Winter weather in Georgia has been always unpredictable, so Georgians need to be prepared,” said GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings. “We encourage everyone to use this time to prepare for winter weather and educate themselves on how to respond before, during and after winter weather occurs.”
Winter Weather Preparedness Week serves to raise awareness of winter weather hazards and reinforce understanding of winter weather terminology. GEMA/HS will distribute winter weather preparedness information via social media and provide toolkits to local emergency management directors so they can share information with their constituents throughout the campaign.
Each day of the campaign will address the following topics:
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 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 2020-21 season — resources for learning where and how to stay informed of weather forecasts.
Georgians are encouraged to visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia for more information on winter weather and preparedness tips on natural and manmade disasters.
