Jenkins County Emergency Management

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb. 4: Lightning Safety Make sure to know the lightning safety rules. If you hear thunder or see lightning, go indoors. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder. Learn more by visiting http://bit.ly/2tcI91m

Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 3): Tornado Safety Calling all residents, schools and businesses! Join us at 9 a.m. today in participating in the statewide PrepareAthon for tornado safety. Planning and practicing specifically how and where you take shelter is a matter of survival. More tips on sheltering during tornadoes are available at http://bit.ly/389a0OP

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Tomorrow morning February 3, at 9 is the statewide PrepareAThon for tornado safety! Make sure everyone at your home, school or business knows what to do for the drill tomorrow. Learn more about sheltering and preparing for tornadoes here: http://bit.ly/389a0OP

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 2 (Feb. 2): Thunderstorm Safety It’s Day Two of Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Learn the difference between a thunderstorm watch and a thunderstorm warning and make sure you’re prepared for both by visiting our website. http://bit.ly/2tcI91m

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 1 (Feb. 1): Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day Today kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Remember: you and your family may not always be together when disaster strikes, so make sure you have an emergency communications plan. Visit http://bit.ly/2TpC2Bx to make your plan