Ready for the Storm
Preparation starts early.
Tropical systems can impact Georgia with flooding rain, damaging winds, tornado spin-ups, and long power outages. This campaign gives you quick, verified guidance — one topic at a time — so you can prepare before the first storm forms.
Georgia can be impacted — coast and inland
Hurricanes and tropical storms are not “coast-only” events. Georgia can experience flooding rain, strong winds, tornado spin-ups, and multi-day outages far inland. The goal: fewer surprises, less panic, and safer decisions.
Ready for the Storm series
Each section below matches a campaign topic. Use these points for awareness posts, school/community outreach, or as a quick refresher when a system approaches.
- Water + non-perishable food (plan for multiple days).
- Flashlights, batteries, chargers/power banks.
- Medications, first-aid, hygiene supplies.
- Important documents (photos/copies) in a waterproof bag.
- Pet supplies: food, meds, leash, carrier, records.
- Know flood-prone roads near your home/work.
- Move to higher ground if water rises quickly.
- Keep an alternate route plan.
- Never drive into water covering the road.
- Don’t walk through floodwater (hidden hazards).
- Don’t assume “it’s fine” because it looks shallow.
- Charge devices early; keep backup batteries ready.
- Use flashlights over candles.
- Keep a cooler/ice plan if the outage extends.
- Lowest level, interior room, away from windows.
- Protect head/neck (helmet, pillows, blankets).
- Mobile home? Identify a sturdy alternate shelter now.
- Pick an out-of-area contact person.
- Decide meeting points (home + alternate).
- Plan for kids, seniors, mobility needs, and pets.
- Know your local shelter options if needed.
Quick reference
Use these as your “do this now” guides. Keep them simple. Keep them visible.
- Build your kit (water/food/flashlights/chargers/meds).
- Trim weak branches; secure loose outdoor items.
- Enable emergency alerts; have 2 ways to receive warnings.
- Know flood-prone roads and alternate routes.
- Review shelter plan for tornado warnings.
- Follow local officials and NWS warnings immediately.
- Avoid floodwater: turn around, don’t drown.
- Stay away from windows during damaging winds.
- If a Tornado Warning includes you: shelter now.
- Keep devices charged; conserve battery.
- Watch for downed lines and unstable trees.
- Avoid debris and flooded roads.
- Run generators outdoors only (CO risk).
- Document damage safely for insurance.
- Check on neighbors who may need help.
Trusted links and tools
Use official sources for watches, warnings, and emergency instructions.
