Category: Georgia

Georgia Emergency Notifications

Georgia: Tornado Warning – April 23, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Georgia today, April 23, 2025, due to the threat of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. Parts of central and southern Georgia may experience wind gusts over 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter. Tornado Warnings may be issued with little notice as storms develop rapidly. Please stay alert and prepared to seek shelter, if needed.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 31, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected in Georgia today, March 31, 2025, beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Areas in southern Georgia face the greatest risk between 5-8 p.m. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 14, 2025

A significant storm system is expected to impact Georgia Saturday evening, March 15, 2025, bringing severe weather conditions including strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes. The storms will affect much of the state; however, North and Central Georgia, including the metro Atlanta area, are forecasted to experience the greatest impact. The severe weather threat is anticipated to begin Saturday afternoon and continue into the early morning hours of Sunday, March 16, 2025.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by severe weather, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Georgia: Severe Weather Warning – March 4, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in Georgia, effective from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, through 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5. Residents can anticipate sustained winds with gusts that may reach higher speeds. These conditions could lead to severe weather, including tornados, damaging winds and power outages.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Georgia: Winter Storm Warning – January 21, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches are expected in northern Georgia, with up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Hazardous road conditions, including icy and slick surfaces, are already being reported in some areas. If you must travel, exercise caution and check for road closures using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and believe this winter weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Georgia: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-3 inches are expected in northern Georgia, with up to 1 inch in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Road conditions are already hazardous in some areas, with ice and snow impacting travel. It is strongly advised to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing and dangerous road conditions. Before traveling, check for road closures using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

If you are a patient and believe this weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability. Stay safe and take precautions!

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Georgia: Winter Storm Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia beginning tomorrow morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches are possible in northern Georgia, with up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. It is advised to stay off the roads, if possible. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and icy roadways. Before traveling, check for road closures, using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Georgia: Hurricane Milton – October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall early tomorrow morning, October 10, 2024. While Georgia is not in the direct path of the storm, a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including but not limited to: Camden, Glynn, Mcintosh, Liberty, Bryan and Chatham County(s). Hurricane Milton will likely bring wind, storm surge and possible flooding tomorrow, and Friday, October 11, 2024.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted the storm, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Tips and Resources:

    • NOAA Hurricane Tracker: Website
    • Georgia Power Outage: Map
    • Preparing for Floods (CDC) Tips: Website
    • National Weather Service: Website
    • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
    • American Red Cross: Resource 
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tips: English|Spanish

Georgia: Air Quality Alert – October 1, 2024

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rockland County and the surrounding area today, October 1, 2024, due to a fire at a nearby chemical plant. Residents are urged to shelter in place if the plume or smell of chlorine is over their area until the cloud has passed. This is especially critical for individuals with respiratory conditions. It is essential to stay aware of the wind shifts.
If you are concerned your access to care may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. 

Resources:

  • Rockland County Air Quality: Updates
  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution

Georgia: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene has been upgraded to a category 2 Hurricane this morning, and forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain, storm surge and potential for tornados. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance. Visit the Georgia Emergency Management website for more information.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted the storm, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Georgia: Hurricane Helene – September 25, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene has been upgraded to a hurricane. Hurricane Helene is forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and potential flooding. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance. Visit the Georgia Emergency Management website for more information.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted the storm, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Georgia: Tropical Storm Helene – September 24, 2024

The Govenor of Georgia has declared a State of Emergency for today, September 24, 2024, in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene. Tropical Storm Helene is forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and potential flooding. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted the storm, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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