Category: Georgia

Georgia Emergency Notifications

Georgia: Flood Watch – May 26, 2026

Additional rain is expected across Georgia today, May 26, 2026. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas, causing potential transportation delays. 

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

Tips and Resources:

  • Georgia Road Closure Map: Map
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

Georgia: Flooding – May 25, 2026

Rain is expected across northern Georgia today, May 25, 2026. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas, causing potential transportation delays. 

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

Tips and Resources:

  • Georgia Road Closure Map: Map
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

Georgia: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornados – May 7, 2024

A strong storm system is predicted to be moving through parts of South Georgia during the day, May 7, 2024; forecasted to produce storms, with a possibility of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Georgia: Air Quality Alert – April 23, 2026

Air quality alerts have been issued in Georgia today, April 23, 2026, due to a fire in South Georgia and North Florida. Residents should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the later afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. This is especially critical for individuals with respiratory conditions.
If you are concerned your access to care may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. 

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution

Georgia: Severe Weather – March 16, 2026

High winds and potential thunderstorms, including the possibility of tornadoes, are expected to impact parts of the state today, March 16, 2026. Strong wind gusts, localized flooding and hail may occur, which could lead to power outages and downed tree limbs. Please continue to monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 12, 2026

High winds and thunderstorms, including the possibility of tornadoes, are expected to continue today, March 12, 2026. Strong wind gusts, localized flooding and hail may occur, which could lead to power outages and downed tree limbs. Please continue to monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 9, 2026

High winds and potential thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of the state this evening, March 9, 2026. High wind gusts may occur, leading to power outages and downed tree limbs.  Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 6, 2026

High winds and potential thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of the state this evening, March 6, 2026. High wind gusts may occur, leading to power outages and downed tree limbs.  Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Georgia: Snow – January 30, 2026

Snow is forecasted to impact much of North and Central Georgia beginning late this evening, January 30, 2026, and continuing into Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to have major impacts, including snow accumulation and strong winds. Be sure to talk to your facility in advance about your emergency plans, review your emergency kits, and ensure you have a 3-day emergency diet on hand. Additionally, check for potential road closures using the 511 Georgia Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Georgia: Winter Storm Preparedness – January 22, 2026

Significant icing is forecasted to impact the region beginning overnight this Saturday, January 24, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to have major impacts, including damaging ice accumulation, downed trees, and power outages. Be sure to talk to your facility in advance about your emergency plans, review your emergency kits, and ensure you have a 3-day emergency diet on hand. Additionally, check for potential road closures using the 511 Georgia Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Georgia: Inclement Weather & Flooding – January 9, 2026

Rain is expected across Georgia today, January 9, 2026, continuing overnight until tomorrow, January 10, 2026. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially in the North-West part of the state. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

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

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Georgia: Tropical Depression 9 – September 28, 2025

Forecasters are monitoring Hurricane Humberto, which will stay offshore but may cause dangerous surf and rip currents along the East Coast. A disturbance near the Bahamas (Invest 94L) could become Tropical Storm Imelda and may shift farther out to sea, though it still has the potential to bring rain, wind, and coastal flooding to the Southeast, including parts of Georgia (coastal regions), early next week. Residents should stay updated through NOAA and the National Hurricane Center and review their emergency plans.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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