Paulding County Emergency Management Agency

PRODUCT RECALL: Nestlé Prepared Foods, a Springville, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white hard plastic. You can read the full article by clicking the link below: https://www.fsis.usda.gov//ar/2020/recall-030-2020-release

Everyone can make Winter holiday celebrations safer by remembering the 3 Ws: 1. Wash your hands * Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. If your hands are visibly dirty, use soap and water over hand sanitizer. Key times to clean your hands include - After using the restroom... - Before eating or preparing food - After putting on, touching, or removing cloth face coverings. - Before touching your face - After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing * Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of their elbow. Throw used tissues into no-touch trash cans and immediately wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. - After leaving a public place - After touching animals or pets 2. Watch your distance * Practice social distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet distance from others when possible. * Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. 3. Wear a face covering over your mouth and nose * Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your house, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. * Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. Masks are not a substitute for social distancing. Follow the link for more recommendations to stay safe this Winter Holiday Season. https://www.cdc.gov/.../daily-life.../holidays/winter.html See more

Schedule for free drive-up COVID-19 testing in Northwest Georgia, including Paulding County, for the week of 12/14/20.

Day two of #WWPW, and we’re focusing on knowing your winter weather terminology. From winter storm watch to winter storm warning, be familiar with all of the terms in case of inclement weather. Learn more by visiting gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia.

PAULDING SHERIFF: Missing Child: Noah Grace dob: 07/28/03 last seen in area of Cohran Store Rd on foot wearing all black. Black male nixle.us/CDLAE

Paulding County Deputy EMA Director Stephen M. Dooley Earns Georgia Professional Certification in Emergency Management (Dallas, Ga) On Tuesday December 8, 2020, Paulding County Deputy Emergency Management Agency Director Stephen M. Dooley was recognized by the Paulding County Board of Commissioners on his recent accomplishment of completing all requirements set forth in the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Professional Manager Program. Deputy EMA D...irector Stephen M. Dooley was presented with a certificate from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Area 6 Field Coordinator Tim Reeve. During his presentation, Tim Reeve explained, since the beginning of The Professional Certified Emergency Manager Program, there have only been 105 Emergency Managers throughout the state of Georgia who have reached this level of professionalism. The requirements for the certification include: a minimum of 5 years of experience, over 500 hours of continuing education in a variety of disciplines and specialties from mitigation, response, and recovery; incident command and shelter operations; full-scale exercise design, development, and implementation, and an additional 5 contributions to the profession through teaching, research, community involvement, or published articles. Of Deputy EMA Director Dooley, Tim Reeve said, Stephen has gone above and beyond in his training and in his professional development in emergency management. Paulding County Fire/Rescue Chief and EMA Director Joey Pelfrey said, Stephen is well respected in the community and well respected in the state of Georgia. He really represents Paulding County with a lot of pride and dedication. We’re very proud of him! Picture (L-R): Deputy EMA Director Stephen M. Dooley, Paulding County Commission Chairman Dave Carmichael, GEMA/HS Area 6 Field Coordinator Tim Reeve #pauldingcountyema #gemahs

Although Winter Weather Preparedness Week is coming to a close, you can still stay informed and up-to-date on local severe winter weather info with the @NationalWeatherService. https://www.weather.gov/.

If your #household includes one or more people who are more likely to get very sick from #COVID-19 then all household members should act as if they are more likely to get very sick. Learn how to Protect your Home from COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov//prevent-gettin/protect-your-home.html

Driving in a winter storm can be dangerous and scary if you aren’t educated on how to handle yourself behind the wheel. Learn what to do while driving in the snow or ice, and make sure you have a portable Ready kit in your car. Be cautious, minimize your travel and postpone non-essential trips. For more information, visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia. #PauldingCoEMA #WWPW2020 #GEMAHS

Today kicks off Winter Weather Preparedness Week! Since winter weather is almost here, now is the time to prepare. Take the time to participate in Winter Weather Preparedness Week this week to learn about potential severe weather storms and how you can protect you and your loved ones. Whether it’s snow, ice, freezing rain or below freezing temperatures, taking the necessary steps now can help you prepare whenever disaster strikes. Throughout this WWPW, we’ll share tips on h...ow to stay safe as inclement weather heads our way. #PauldingCoEMA #WWPW2020 #GEMAHS Learn more at gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia.

A message from the Paulding County Health Department: "Our Paulding COVID-19 testing site will delay opening until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, 12/8/2020 due to freezing temperatures. We apologize for any inconvenience."

***CANCEL LOOKOUT: JUVENILE WAS LOCATED*** PAULDING SHERIFF: Missing Child: Maximus Goldstein, 15 year old white male, 200 pounds, last seen in the area of Lake Swan Court and Nebo Rd. nixle.us/CD4RY