With Hurricane Ian approaching, Brookhaven residents should stay weather aware

severe weather warning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 28 – As Georgia braces for possible impacts from Hurricane Ian this week, the City of Brookhaven’s Emergency Management division is advising residents to stay tuned to the latest weather forecasts, and to prepare for possible power outages and road flooding.

“At this time while we are not expecting sustained hurricane-strength winds, we are expecting gusts that could reach 50 mph, and we could experience tornadoes and flooding,” said the City’s Emergency Management Supervisor Sgt. Matthew Murray. “It looks like the brunt of the storm will hit here around mid-day Friday. However, conditions can change and deteriorate rapidly, and residents should stay informed of the latest forecasts.”

Sgt. Murray encourages Brookhaven residents and businesses to review their emergency plans, using the following as tools:

Be Informed – Purchase a NOAA weather radio for 24/7 severe weather watches and warnings, and make sure the batteries are working properly. Have cell phones and personal devices set for automatic alerts. More information about severe weather conditions can be found at the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov/ffc/svrclimo.

Make a Plan – Prepare a disaster plan that includes a family or business owner list of response actions like communication, sheltering and home electrical/utility protection procedures. More information regarding weather emergency preparedness information and a power outage map can be found at Georgia Power’s website at www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter/prepare-before-storm.html

Build an Emergency Ready Kit – A good kit should contain a minimum of a 72-hour supply of food and water, first aid kit that includes prescription medicines, extra clothing/blankets, important documents and eating utensils with paper cups and plates. More information about home emergency supply kits can be found at the Department of Homeland Security website at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit.

Sign up for Brookhaven Alert – Stay in the know! Brookhaven Alert is a free service to get notifications from state and local authorities like weather, traffic and other emergencies. Sign up at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/BrookhavenAlert.

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Media Contacts 
Ann Marie Quill
Communications Manager
404-205-3832
AnnMarie.Quill@BrookhavenGA.gov

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