Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC

✨ 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧: 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬! ✨
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📢 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗕𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. 𝗕𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱.
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Make plans to attend the 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 this Thursday at the county 911 Center and join partners working together to strengthen local emergency preparedness and response. 🚨
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Your voice and participation help support coordinated planning that keeps our community safer and more resilient.
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✔️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱
✔️ 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
✔️ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁
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📅 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀., 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁!
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Working together, we continue building a stronger, more prepared Whitfield County. 💪
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Great Training Resource: FREE Online

Welcome to the TRANSCAER Learning Management System
TRANSCAER’s mission is to assist communities and train emergency responders to prepare for and respond to hazardous material transportation incidents.

https://www.pathlms.com/transcaer

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 & 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🌀✨

The storm may pass—but dangers can remain ⚠️🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and partners such as the Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC have joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready ⬇️

🏠 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠
Avoid floodwaters, downed power lines, and debris. These hazards can be dangerous—even after skies clear.

🔌 Use generators safely—never indoors
🚗 Travel only when officials say it’s safe
🤝 Check on neighbors and loved ones

✅ 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬
Don’t wait for the next storm—review your plan, restock supplies, and stay informed year-round.

📚 Use this NOAA guide for both post-storm safety and preparedness steps:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english

👏 Hurricane Preparedness Week may be ending—but staying prepared is a year-round priority!

📍 Find your local health department and or The Living Bridge Center HIV clinic nearest you in North Georgia to learn more about the vital services they provide:
www.nghd.org



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘́𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗘́𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔! 🌀✨

⚠️ Los peligros pueden continuar después de la tormenta

🏠 Viernes: Evite riesgos
🔌 Use generadores con seguridad
🚗 Viaje con precaución
🤝 Revise a otros

✅ Sábado: Prepárese desde hoy

📚 📚 https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

👏 ¡La preparación es todo el año!

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠! 🌀✨

You’ve made your plan—now it’s time to stay safe when it matters most 💪🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and the Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC are joining the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready—and today we’re focusing on what to do DURING the storm ⬇️

📻 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗
Keep a battery-powered radio handy or your phone charged to receive updates and emergency alerts.

🏠 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘
Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest level—away from windows and doors.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
Avoid floodwaters, downed power lines, and debris. These dangers can continue even after the storm passes.

🐾 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗦 & 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
Make sure pets are safe and check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with access and functional needs.

🚫 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥
Do not go outside or return home until officials say it’s safe.

👉 Tomorrow, we’ll wrap up Hurricane Preparedness Week with a final recap and action steps you can take now!

📚 Get the full Hurricane Preparedness Week guide, tips, and ready-to-use resources here:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘́𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔! 🌀✨

Ya hizo su plan—ahora enfóquese en mantenerse seguro cuando más importa 💪🌧️

El Distrito de Salud del Norte de Georgia se une a la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration para compartir cómo mantenerse seguro—y hoy nos enfocamos en qué hacer DURANTE la tormenta ⬇️

📻 Manténgase informado
🏠 Permanezca en un lugar seguro
⚠️ Evite peligros
🐾 Proteja a mascotas y a otros
🚫 Espere el aviso oficial

👉 Mañana: resumen final y acciones clave

📚 https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗣 & 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬! 🌀✨

Even if you’re just getting started, you’re RIGHT on time to prepare for hurricane season 💪🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and partners, such as Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC, are joining National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready—and today we’re bringing you a quick catch-up through midweek ⬇️

🧭 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞
Hurricanes don’t just impact the coast. Inland areas—like North Georgia—can face heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Know your local risks so you can plan ahead.

🧰 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡
Build your emergency kit 🧃🔦, make a family plan 🏠, and stay informed 📱. Preparation now helps reduce stress and saves time when it matters most.

🌦️ 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗦 & 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦
Learn the difference between a watch vs. warning, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts ⏰📻. Fast action starts with understanding the information you receive.

🚗 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦 (𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬)
Review your plan, follow official guidance, and be ready to act quickly if conditions change. Early action saves lives.

👉 Tomorrow, we’ll focus on how to stay protected during the storm, so stay tuned!

📚 Get the full Hurricane Preparedness Week guide, tips, and ready-to-use resources here:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔́𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜́𝗔 𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘́𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗦! 🌀✨

Aunque apenas esté comenzando, ¡todavía está A TIEMPO para prepararse para la temporada de huracanes 💪🌧️

Esta semana, el Distrito de Salud del Norte de Georgia y sus socios, como el Comité Local de Planificación de Emergencias de Whitfield (LEPC), se unen a la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration para destacar cómo mantenerse seguro y preparado—y hoy le traemos un resumen rápido hasta mitad de semana ⬇️

🧭 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗭𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝗨 𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗢
Los huracanes no solo afectan las costas. Las áreas del interior—como el Norte de Georgia—pueden enfrentar lluvias intensas, inundaciones, vientos fuertes y tornados.

🧰 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔́𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔
Prepare un kit de emergencia 🧃🔦, haga un plan familiar 🏠 y manténgase informado 📱.

🌦️ 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗢́𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗦
Aprenda la diferencia entre vigilancia y advertencia, y asegúrese de recibir alertas de múltiples fuentes ⏰📻.

🚗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨́𝗘 𝗔 𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢 𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗖𝗘 (𝗛𝗢𝗬)
Revise su plan, siga las indicaciones oficiales y esté listo para actuar rápidamente. Actuar temprano salva vidas.

👉 Mañana hablaremos sobre cómo mantenerse protegido durante la tormenta.

📚 Obtenga la guía completa y recursos aquí:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

⚠️🌩️ 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔 🌩️⚠️
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗲 • 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻 • 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 • 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 • 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 • 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

Severe weather is expected through early Thursday morning, and residents across North Georgia should be prepared for multiple hazards.

⚠️ 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦:
• Damaging winds up to 60 mph
• A few tornadoes possible (a strong tornado cannot be ruled out)
• Heavy rainfall with risk of flash & urban flooding
• Isolated hail up to quarter size

🌧️ A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning, and repeated rounds of storms may lead to dangerous flooding—especially in low-lying or poor drainage areas.

⏰ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚:
Storms are developing this afternoon and may continue overnight into early Thursday, increasing the risk while many are asleep.

🛑 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦:
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight
• Never drive through flooded roads — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Know where to take shelter if warnings are issued
• Be ready to act quickly if conditions worsen

📍 Stay weather-aware and monitor updates from trusted sources like your county EMA and the US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/

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⚠️🌩️ 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗢 🌩️⚠️

Tormentas severas son posibles esta tarde hasta el jueves por la mañana.

• Vientos fuertes (hasta 60 mph)
• Posibles tornados
• Lluvias intensas e inundaciones repentinas

⚠️ Evite conducir por carreteras inundadas y tenga varias formas de recibir alertas durante la noche.

📍 Más información: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/