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Survivors Look Back on the “Super Outbreak” of 2011
/in Severe Weather Preparation /by Tracy PadenIt’s been five years since the weather event dubbed the “Super Outbreak of 2011.” On April 27, 15 violent tornadoes struck Georgia, killing 15 people in one day and doing millions in damage. Two Lamar County families look back on that night, and how far they’ve come down the road to recovery. Danny Gunter of […]
CONFIRMED or BUSTED? Disaster Readiness, Mythbusters Style
/1 Comment/in Severe Weather Preparation /by Tracy PadenAfter 14 seasons and more than 2,950 experiments, Discovery Channel’s MythBusters has come to an end. The show explored wacky and common myths, using ingenious (and sometimes dangerous) experiments to confirm or bust them all. While the experiments were clearly designed with entertainment in mind, many of them include helpful takeaways for emergency preparedness. So […]
Cherokee County Knows Tornadoes; Emergency Management Director Shares Lessons for all Georgians
/in Severe Weather Preparation /by Tim PengellyOver the past 15 years, Cherokee County experienced more tornadoes than any other county in Georgia. With the often turbulent spring weather season approaching, we reached out to Cherokee County Office of Homeland Security Emergency Management Director Renee Cornelison to discuss tornado preparedness and a 2011 tornado that wreaked havoc on Cherokee County. Q: Are […]
Governor Deal Proclaims Feb. 1 – 5, 2016 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week
/in Severe Weather Preparation /by Tracy PadenTo read the full text of Governor Deal’s proclamation for Severe Weather Preparedness Week, click here.
Get Ready on a Budget
/1 Comment/in Severe Weather Preparation /by Tim PengellyThe days and weeks following the holidays can be tough on the wallet, but being prepared for an emergency doesn’t have to break the bank. Because disasters come in many forms, it’s important to know how to prepare – and even better to know how to prepare on a budget. Here are some handy tips […]