A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia until 11 PM EDT
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GEMA/HS mission: To protect life & property against disasters by directing the state's efforts in prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response & recovery.
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Here's a generic timeline ⌚️of how we expect the weather to evolve today over all of north and central Georgia. Impacts will be felt first over western Georgia and spread east as the rain and embedded thunderstorms move across the state. #gawx
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur will push showers and storms into Georgia tomorrow. Flash flooding and severe weather are possible. Please monitor forecast updates from your local NWS office and reliable media outlets. For prep tips, visit gema.georgia.gov/floods-and-fla….
- The GEMA/HS Radiological Emergency Preparedness team recently facilitated a security workshop at Plant Vogtle and dosimetry and reception center trainings in Burke County. We're grateful to have such a great team of first responders and volunteers to help keep Georgians safe!
- Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across much of Georgia today, tomorrow, and Thursday. Heavy rainfall could produce isolated flash flooding. Continue to monitor updates from your local @NWS office. For tips, visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/s….
- GEMA/HS is pleased to announce 38 nonprofit institutions were selected for the inaugural Fund for the Protection of Communities (FPC) grant. Awardees were selected based on their risk for hate motivated violence. Applications for the FY27 FPC grant will open in late Summer 2026.
- Although the first match is over, GEMA/HS still encourages awareness of your surroundings by: ✔ Keeping personal belongings secure ✔ Reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement or event staff immediately ✔ Following instructions from public safety officials
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See Something, Say Something Safety starts with you! As Atlanta welcomes thousands of visitors for FIFA World Cup, ATF wants to remind everyone to be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity immediately by calling or texting 911. See something, say
- GEMA/HS repostedUpdated Outlook: A few storms could become severe this evening with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Scattered thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon, however the highest chances for strong to severe storms will generally be between 5pm and 11pm. #gawx
- NO DRONE ZONE IN EFFECT FOR FIFA WORLD CUP OPERATIONS An FAA Temporary Flight Restriction is currently in effect around FIFA World Cup venues and associated event locations in Atlanta. If you see suspicious drone activity, notify local law enforcement immediately.
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The festivities have begun! Centennial Olympic Park is now home to the Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival™, where fans from around the world are coming together to celebrate the world's biggest sporting event in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. The world is here. Atlanta is ready.
00:00 - The GEMA/HS Community Recovery Team recently hosted a Georgia VOAD Liaison Training to collaborate on best practices and ways GEMA/HS and GA VOAD can work together to support the State during Activations and Incidents across Georgia.
- GEMA/HS hosted our FIFA In Brief, bringing together state, local, federal, and private-sector partners to discuss ongoing preparations and coordination efforts surrounding FIFA events in our state. The SOC is activated and will continue to monitor FIFA-related activities.
