Georgia Severe Storm and Tornadoes January 13, 2023

Georgia Severe Storm and Tornadoes
                         January 13, 2023

Office of the Governor Brian Kemp
206 Washington Street
111 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-1776
https://www.gov.georgia.gov
https://www.facebook.com/GovKemp
https://www.twitter.com/govkemp

Recent social media post related to Georgia Severe Storm and Tornadoes:

      January 12, 2023 at 4:26pm - Throughout this evening, Marty’s and my
      thoughts will return to those impacted by today’s severe storms and tornadoes.

      I have declared a State of Emergency and ordered all relevant agencies to
      respond with an all-hands-on-deck approach to the affected communities.

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
935 United Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-7200
(800) 879-4362
https://gema.georgia.gov
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEMAHS
https://twitter.com/GeorgiaEMAHS

Recent social media post related to Georgia Severe Storm and Tornadoes:

      January 13, 2023 at 1:07pm - GEMA/HS Logistics team were out earlier this
      afternoon providing water and loading response packages for Spalding and
      Troup counties to assist with the needs for affected individuals from yesterday’s
      severe weather and tornadoes.

      January 13, 2023 at 12:33pm - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for
      portions of North Georgia through early tomorrow morning. Total snowfall
      accumulations of ½” to 1 inch will be possible above 1,500 feet, with up to 2
      inches possible in the highest elevations. This could create some slippery road
      conditions after sunset tonight as temperatures quickly drop below freezing.
      Winds could also gust as high as 35 mph.

American Red Cross of Georgia
Georgia Regional Headquarters
1955 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 876-3302
https://www.redcross.org/local/georgia.html
https://www.facebook.com/redcrossgeorgia
https://www.twitter.com/GARedCross

Recent press release related to Georgia Severe Storm and Tornadoes:

      “Red Cross Responding to Deadly Southern Tornadoes

      January 13, 2023
      The American Red Cross is responding in Alabama and Georgia after multiple
      deadly tornadoes struck the region Thursday, causing widespread damage.

      More than 42,000 customers remain without power across the two states. Selma,
      Alabama was particularly hard hit where a tornado bearing winds of about 111
      mph was on the ground for about 50 miles, causing damage in multiple counties.
      States of emergency have been declared in both states and officials say recovery
      and clean-up efforts are underway.

      Trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in both states, providing
      shelter, meals and comfort to people in the affected areas. The Red Cross is
      monitoring the situation with local and state officials to determine what assistance
      is needed and will help assess the damages and distribute relief supplies over
      the weekend.

      YOU CAN HELP people affected by disasters like storms and countless other
      crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red
      Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and
      small. Visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to
      90999 to make a $10 donation.

      FIND A SHELTER If you need a safe place to stay or a hot meal, find open
      shelters on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-
      RED CROSS (800-733-2767) and selecting the disaster option. You can also find
      shelters by following your local county and city officials on social media or
      monitoring local news.

      AFTER THE TORNADO Let friends and family know you’re safe. If evacuated,
      return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.

      Check for injuries. If you are trained, provide first aid to persons in need until
      emergency responders arrive.

Stay out of damaged buildings.
      Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility
      company immediately.
      Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control.
      Help people who require additional assistance—infants, older adults, those
      without transportation, large families who may need additional help in an
      emergency situation, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
      Continue listening to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated
      information and instructions..
      If someone smells gas or hears a hissing noise, they should open a window, get
      everyone out of the building immediately and call the gas company or fire
      department
      Use flashlights, not candles when examining buildings.”

      Open Shelters:

                 •   First United Methodist Church
                     1401 Maple Drive
                     Griffin, GA 30224

                 •   Faith Baptist Church
                     552 Hammett Road
                     LaGrange, GA 30241

Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 631-1990
https://www.dot.ga.gov
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT
https://www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans

To view current road conditions, visit https://www.511ga.org

United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines
These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently
providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and
agencies offering financial assistance. Please dial 2-1-1 and provide your zip code and
demographic information in order to receive referrals. Information can also be obtained
at https://www.211.org.

United Way of Coastal Georgia (Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (912) 265-1850
https://uwcga.org/get-help

United Way of the Coastal Empire (Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty
Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (912) 651-7700
https://www.uwce.org/211-2

United Way of Northeast Georgia (Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin,
Greene, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens
and Walton Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (706) 353-1313
https://www.unitedwaynega.org/impact/211-2

United Way of Greater Atlanta
Dial 2-1-1 or (404) 614-1000
http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org

United Way of Northwest Georgia (Whitfield and Murray Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (706) 226-4357
https://www.ourunitedway.org/dial-2-1-1-help

United Way of Central Georgia (Jasper, Putnam, Hancock, Washington, Monroe,
Jones, Baldwin, Crawford, Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Peach, Houston, and Macon
Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (478) 745-4732
https://www.unitedwaycg.org/211

United Way of Southwest Georgia (Baker, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Lee,
Mitchell, Randolph, Terrell, Wilcox, and Worth Counties)
Dial 2-1-1 or (229) 888-6126
https://www.unitedwayswga.org/support-2-1-1

For Natural Disasters

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
500 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20472
(800) 621-3362
http://www.fema.gov
Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared,
please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply-
assistance to apply online.

DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV
https://www.disasterassistance.gov

Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster
Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management
agencies, and hospital locators.
To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit
the website and enter the address.
To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and
updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies

AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL
National Headquarters
2025 East Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767
http://www.redcross.org
Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL LIST
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the
website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for
loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.”

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Weather alerts by state are available at http://www.weather.gov/alerts.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL
Local forecasts and severe weather alerts, available at http://www.weather.com.

NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo

SAFE TRAVEL USA
http://www.safetravelusa.com

Free Help Line:

Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free
emotional-support help line.

The toll-free number, 866-447-3573, will be open Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm CST. The
service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health
specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address
their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help
them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters.

Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are
available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com.