Higgston Volunteer Fire Department

Power line down on McGregor-Alston Road Please avoid the area.

Higgston Fire at Christmas In Dixie!!

BE CAREFUL, IT’S RAINING! WHEN ARE YOU MOST AT RISK ON THE ROADS We’ve all heard that refrain and variations of it dozens of times. Be careful driving, it’s slippery out when it rains. The snow’s coming down hard, stay alert out there. It’s dark out, pay attention to the roads. Of course, those statements are all true. When it’s raining, snowing, sleeting, or dark out, you should certainly stay alert and drive slowly and carefully.... What Speed Should You Drive in the Rain? When it comes to best practices for driving during wet road conditions, the first thing you should look at is your speed. While speeding in its own right is dangerous enough, you should never go above the posted speed limit during severe weather events. There isn’t a magic number in terms of a specific speed that you should drive during a rainstorm. It’s best to focus on being a defensive driver and following all of the best safety protocols for driving in the rain. Best Practices for Driving in the Rain In addition to giving yourself plenty of time to come to a stop on a rainy highway, you should also follow these best practices in order to maximize the safety of you, any passengers, and those driving around you. You should NEVER: Drive with your cruise control while it’s raining Drive with your lights off while it’s raining Change lanes without a turn signal Drive through standing water, especially under bridges and overpasses Lock up your brakes or rapidly turn the wheel You should ALWAYS: Give yourself plenty of space to stop in case of an emergency Check the integrity of your windshield wipers regularly Stop driving as soon as possible if your visibility is impaired by rain Use your defogger during heavy rain

As showers and thunderstorms move out of the state, winds are increasing across north and central Georgia. Breezy winds of 20-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected through the early afternoon today.

Update!!! Road is back open Higgston Fire is on the scene of a single car accident between McCords and Altamaha Bank.

Heavy rain and severe storms possible Sunday & Sunday night for our area.

Happy Thanksgiving From Higgston Fire ! May you all have a wonderful day!

Higgston Fire is on scene of a hay fire right now.