Banks County EMA & E-911

Our community is the best! This is Banks County Cub Scout Troup 106 that dropped off blankets this week for Santa for Seniors! With the Troup's donations and other donations from all of you and local businesses we were blessed enough to get enough to deliver to the Banks County Senior Center and will be delivering the remaining to Northridge Nursing Home, Habersham Retreat and The Oaks in Baldwin on Tuesday of next week! Such a blessing. We regret we won't be able to go in the facilities this year but we are still tickled to be able to drop these gifts off from all of you! Thank you all so much for helping us to help our Seniors smile. We pray next year brings even more blessings to them. Merry Christmas all! (P.S. If you still have blankets to drop off, just let us know and we will arrange to get them before we go Tuesday!)

As we continue with Day 4 of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, which focuses on Driving Safety Tips during winter weather, take the time to winterize your vehicle with these steps!

In the spirit of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, there are a number of things you can do ahead of time to prepare for winter weather, particularly if a winter storm is in the forecast.

Winter Weather Preparedness Week continues, and today’s subject covers the National Weather Service’s Winter Watch, Warning and Advisory Program. Do you know t...he difference between a Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory? Here’s the criteria for north and central Georgia. See more

Good morning everyone. This week (December 7-11), NWS offices that cover Georgia -- in conjunction with Georgia's Emergency Management Agency and other state/local partners, will support Winter Weather Preparedness Week for the state of Georgia. Though winter weather events can vary widely from north to south across the state, it's important to remain aware of potential winter weather threats and impacts that can affect the state from one year to the next, including snow, ...ice and extreme cold (frostbite, hypothermia, etc.). Each day will focus on a specific winter weather-related topic: 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 all 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 2019-20 season Have a great week and we will post something new each day. :)