North Georgia Healthcare Coalition

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The North Georgia Healthcare Coalition is comprised of agencies in Georgia Hospital Association Region A that are coordinating emergency response plans in Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens, Walker, and Whitfield counties. The purpose of the North Georgia Healthcare Coalition is to serve as a unifying structure across the counties of Georgia's Hospital Association Region A, hel

ping to collaborate and coordinate healthcare resources, plans, and to facilitate communication among healthcare stakeholders. Regional Preparedness Goals:
• Identify regional hazards, risks and threat factors
• Identify readiness and capabilities needs in region
• Identify preparedness gaps in region

Regional Response Goals:
• Identify command structure and control functions of the regional Points of Contact (POC) when a disaster situation arises using Incident Command System (NIMS compliant)
• Identify the trigger points of activation of regional partners in a disaster for response
• Identify the process for resource coordination and allocation

Regional HVA Key Priority Findings: Top three regional findings
1.Severe Weather
2.Infectious Disease Outbreak
3.Hazardous Materials Incident

✨🧰 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛: 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡! ⛈️☀️🌪️✨June is Men's Health Month—a great time to think beyo...
06/11/2026

✨🧰 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛: 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡! ⛈️☀️🌪️✨

June is Men's Health Month—a great time to think beyond physical fitness and focus on preparedness, too.

Summer in North Georgia can bring severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, power outages, extreme heat, and other emergencies. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is to build or update an emergency preparedness kit before disaster strikes.

✅ Water (at least one gallon per person per day)
✅ Non-perishable food
✅ Flashlight and extra batteries
✅ First aid supplies
✅ Medications and medical items
✅ Cell phone chargers and backup power sources
✅ Important documents
✅ Pet supplies, if needed

Being prepared isn't just smart—it's part of protecting your family's health and safety.

🧰 Learn how to build a complete emergency kit and prepare for emergencies at Ready:
https://www.ready.gov/kit

💙 Find information about public health services available throughout the North Georgia Health District at:
www.nghd.org



—En Español—

✨🧰 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗘: ¡𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔 𝗘𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗨 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗘𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗥! ⛈️☀️🌪️✨

Junio es el Mes de la Salud del Hombre, un excelente momento para pensar no solo en su salud física, sino también en la preparación para emergencias.

El verano en el norte de Georgia puede traer tormentas severas, inundaciones repentinas, cortes de energía, calor extremo y otras emergencias. Una de las mejores maneras de protegerse a usted y a su familia es preparar o actualizar un kit de emergencia antes de que ocurra un desastre.

✅ Agua (al menos un galón por persona por día)
✅ Alimentos no perecederos
✅ Linterna y baterías adicionales
✅ Suministros de primeros auxilios
✅ Medicamentos y artículos médicos
✅ Cargadores de teléfono y baterías de respaldo
✅ Documentos importantes
✅ Suministros para mascotas, si es necesario

Estar preparado no solo es una buena idea; también ayuda a proteger la salud y la seguridad de su familia.

🧰 Aprenda cómo preparar un kit completo de emergencia en Ready:
https://www.ready.gov/kit

💙 Encuentre información sobre los servicios de salud pública disponibles en el Distrito de Salud del Norte de Georgia en:
www.nghd.org

✨🚑 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬! 🚑✨The 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔 recently sponsored another ...
06/09/2026

✨🚑 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬! 🚑✨

The 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔 recently sponsored another outstanding 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖) training course in Ellijay, bringing together dedicated public safety and healthcare professionals from across the region for three days of intensive, hands-on learning.

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Participants strengthened critical skills used to respond to emergencies in high-risk environments, including:

✅ Hemorrhage control and trauma response
✅ Airway management and emergency interventions
✅ Tactical patient movement and extraction
✅ Team-based response in dynamic situations
✅ Real-world lifesaving techniques that can make a difference when seconds count

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👏 𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to the expert instructors from Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions for sharing their knowledge, experience, and commitment to preparing responders for some of the most challenging situations they may encounter.

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We also extend our sincere appreciation to every participant who dedicated three days to strengthening their skills and enhancing the preparedness and resilience of the communities they serve.

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💪 Through training opportunities like TECC, Region A Healthcare Coalition continues to support a stronger, safer, and more resilient North Georgia.

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📸 Check out some highlights from this outstanding training experience!

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—𝗘𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹—

🚑 ¡Otro exitoso entrenamiento TECC en Ellijay!

👏 Gracias a los instructores de Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions y a todos los participantes por fortalecer sus habilidades para salvar vidas y apoyar comunidades más seguras y resilientes.

💪 ¡Excelente trabajo de todos!

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The 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 is monitoring an increased risk of flash flooding across portions o...
06/08/2026

The 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 is monitoring an increased risk of flash flooding across portions of North Georgia, including Metro Atlanta.

💧 A 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 is in effect through 9 PM this evening.
⛈️ Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
🌊 Rainfall rates of 2+ inches per hour and slow-moving storms could lead to flash flooding.
🚗 Hazardous travel conditions are possible, especially in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.
🏞️ Rivers, creeks, and streams may rise quickly, particularly in areas that have received several days of rain.

⚠️ If you encounter flooded roadways, remember: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻!

Stay weather-aware and monitor conditions throughout the day.

🌐 Stay connected with the National Weather Service Peachtree City for the latest weather updates:
weather.gov/ffc/dss



—En Español—

🌧️⚠️ 𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗬 𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔! ⚠️🌧️

El 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴í𝗮 (𝗡𝗪𝗦) 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 informa que existe un mayor riesgo de inundaciones repentinas en partes del norte de Georgia, incluida el área metropolitana de Atlanta.

💧 Hay una 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 vigente hasta las 9 PM de hoy.
⛈️ Se esperan lluvias y tormentas dispersas a generalizadas con precipitaciones intensas.
🌊 Tasas de lluvia de más de 2 pulgadas por hora y tormentas lentas podrían provocar inundaciones repentinas.
🚗 Las carreteras podrían volverse peligrosas, especialmente en áreas urbanas y zonas con drenaje deficiente.
🏞️ Los ríos, arroyos y corrientes de agua podrían aumentar rápidamente.

⚠️ Si encuentra una carretera inundada, recuerde: 𝗗é 𝗹𝗮 𝗩𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮, ¡𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝘂𝗲!

Manténgase informado y atento a las condiciones del tiempo durante todo el día.

🌐 Manténgase conectado con el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología de Peachtree City para las actualizaciones más recientes:
weather.gov/ffc/dss

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🚨🛡️ 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗔! 🛡️🚨The Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC is sharing valuable no-co...
05/28/2026

🚨🛡️ 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗔! 🛡️🚨

The Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC is sharing valuable no-cost training and preparedness resources available through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
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These trainings and tools are designed to help strengthen:
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✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Physical Security
✅ Emergency Communications
✅ Critical Infrastructure Protection
✅ Active Shooter Preparedness
✅ Emergency Response & Resiliency

CISA offers a wide variety of FREE web-based and instructor-led trainings for government agencies, emergency responders, healthcare organizations, critical infrastructure partners, and private sector stakeholders. Topics include cybersecurity best practices, tabletop exercises, active shooter preparedness, conflict prevention, communications resiliency, chemical security awareness, and more.

🌐 Learn more about available CISA services and training opportunities here:
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools

📍The Whitfield LEPC helps support preparedness, coordination, and community resilience efforts across Whitfield County.



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🚨🛡️ 𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗔! 🛡️🚨

El 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 / Whitfield Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC está compartiendo valiosos recursos y capacitaciones GRATUITAS ofrecidas por la Agencia de Seguridad de Infraestructuray Ciberseguridad / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
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Estas capacitaciones y herramientas ayudan a fortalecer:
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✅ La ciberseguridad
✅ La seguridad física
✅ Las comunicaciones de emergencia
✅ La protección de infraestructura crítica
✅ La preparación ante tiradores activos
✅ La resiliencia y respuesta ante emergencias

CISA ofrece una amplia variedad de capacitaciones GRATUITAS en línea y dirigidas por instructores para agencias gubernamentales, personal de respuesta a emergencias, organizaciones de atención médica, socios de infraestructura crítica y entidades del sector privado.

🌐 Obtenga más información sobre los servicios y oportunidades de capacitación de CISA aquí:
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools

📍El LEPC de Whitfield ayuda a apoyar los esfuerzos de preparación, coordinación y resiliencia comunitaria en todo el condado de Whitfield.

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 & 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🌀✨The storm may pass—but dangers can remain ⚠️🌧...
05/08/2026

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 & 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🌀✨

The storm may pass—but dangers can remain ⚠️🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and our North Georgia Healthcare Coalition have joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready ⬇️

🏠 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠
Avoid floodwaters, downed power lines, and debris. These hazards can be dangerous—even after skies clear.

🔌 Use generators safely—never indoors
🚗 Travel only when officials say it’s safe
🤝 Check on neighbors and loved ones

✅ 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬
Don’t wait for the next storm—review your plan, restock supplies, and stay informed year-round.

📚 Use this NOAA guide for both post-storm safety and preparedness steps:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english

👏 Hurricane Preparedness Week may be ending—but staying prepared is a year-round priority!

📍 Find your local health department and or The Living Bridge Center HIV clinic nearest you in North Georgia to learn more about the vital services they provide:
www.nghd.org



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘́𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗘́𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔! 🌀✨

⚠️ Los peligros pueden continuar después de la tormenta

🏠 Viernes: Evite riesgos
🔌 Use generadores con seguridad
🚗 Viaje con precaución
🤝 Revise a otros

✅ Sábado: Prepárese desde hoy

📚 📚 https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

👏 ¡La preparación es todo el año!

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠! 🌀✨You’ve made your plan—now it’s time to stay safe when...
05/07/2026

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠! 🌀✨

You’ve made your plan—now it’s time to stay safe when it matters most 💪🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and the North Georgia Healthcare Coalition are joining the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready—and today we’re focusing on what to do DURING the storm ⬇️

📻 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗
Keep a battery-powered radio handy or your phone charged to receive updates and emergency alerts.

🏠 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘
Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest level—away from windows and doors.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
Avoid floodwaters, downed power lines, and debris. These dangers can continue even after the storm passes.

🐾 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗦 & 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
Make sure pets are safe and check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with access and functional needs.

🚫 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥
Do not go outside or return home until officials say it’s safe.

👉 Tomorrow, we’ll wrap up Hurricane Preparedness Week with a final recap and action steps you can take now!

📚 Get the full Hurricane Preparedness Week guide, tips, and ready-to-use resources here:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘́𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔! 🌀✨

Ya hizo su plan—ahora enfóquese en mantenerse seguro cuando más importa 💪🌧️

El Distrito de Salud del Norte de Georgia se une a la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration para compartir cómo mantenerse seguro—y hoy nos enfocamos en qué hacer DURANTE la tormenta ⬇️

📻 Manténgase informado
🏠 Permanezca en un lugar seguro
⚠️ Evite peligros
🐾 Proteja a mascotas y a otros
🚫 Espere el aviso oficial

👉 Mañana: resumen final y acciones clave

📚 https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗣 & 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬! 🌀✨Even if you’re just getting started, you’re RIGHT on time to pre...
05/07/2026

✨🌀 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗣 & 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬! 🌀✨

Even if you’re just getting started, you’re RIGHT on time to prepare for hurricane season 💪🌧️

This week, the North Georgia Health District and partners, such as our North Georgia Healthcare Coalition members, are joining National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in highlighting how to stay safe and ready—and today we’re bringing you a quick catch-up through midweek ⬇️

🧭 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞
Hurricanes don’t just impact the coast. Inland areas—like North Georgia—can face heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Know your local risks so you can plan ahead.

🧰 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡
Build your emergency kit 🧃🔦, make a family plan 🏠, and stay informed 📱. Preparation now helps reduce stress and saves time when it matters most.

🌦️ 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗦 & 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦
Learn the difference between a watch vs. warning, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts ⏰📻. Fast action starts with understanding the information you receive.

🚗 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦 (𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬)
Review your plan, follow official guidance, and be ready to act quickly if conditions change. Early action saves lives.

👉 Tomorrow, we’ll focus on how to stay protected during the storm, so stay tuned!

📚 Get the full Hurricane Preparedness Week guide, tips, and ready-to-use resources here:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english



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✨🌀 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦: ¡𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔́𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜́𝗔 𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘́𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗦! 🌀✨

Aunque apenas esté comenzando, ¡todavía está A TIEMPO para prepararse para la temporada de huracanes 💪🌧️

Esta semana, el Distrito de Salud del Norte de Georgia y sus socios, como los miembros de nuestra Coalición de Atención Médica del Norte de Georgia, se unen a la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration para destacar cómo mantenerse seguro y preparado—y hoy le traemos un resumen rápido hasta mitad de semana ⬇️

🧭 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗭𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝗨 𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗢
Los huracanes no solo afectan las costas. Las áreas del interior—como el Norte de Georgia—pueden enfrentar lluvias intensas, inundaciones, vientos fuertes y tornados.

🧰 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔́𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔
Prepare un kit de emergencia 🧃🔦, haga un plan familiar 🏠 y manténgase informado 📱.

🌦️ 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗢́𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗦
Aprenda la diferencia entre vigilancia y advertencia, y asegúrese de recibir alertas de múltiples fuentes ⏰📻.

🚗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨́𝗘 𝗔 𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢 𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗖𝗘 (𝗛𝗢𝗬)
Revise su plan, siga las indicaciones oficiales y esté listo para actuar rápidamente. Actuar temprano salva vidas.

👉 Mañana hablaremos sobre cómo mantenerse protegido durante la tormenta.

📚 Obtenga la guía completa y recursos aquí:
https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol

⚠️🌩️ 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔 🌩️⚠️𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗲 • 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻 • 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 • 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 • 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 • 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱Severe weather ...
05/06/2026

⚠️🌩️ 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔 🌩️⚠️
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗲 • 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻 • 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 • 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 • 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 • 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

Severe weather is expected through early Thursday morning, and residents across North Georgia should be prepared for multiple hazards.

⚠️ 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦:
• Damaging winds up to 60 mph
• A few tornadoes possible (a strong tornado cannot be ruled out)
• Heavy rainfall with risk of flash & urban flooding
• Isolated hail up to quarter size

🌧️ A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning, and repeated rounds of storms may lead to dangerous flooding—especially in low-lying or poor drainage areas.

⏰ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚:
Storms are developing this afternoon and may continue overnight into early Thursday, increasing the risk while many are asleep.

🛑 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦:
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight
• Never drive through flooded roads — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Know where to take shelter if warnings are issued
• Be ready to act quickly if conditions worsen

📍 Stay weather-aware and monitor updates from trusted sources like your county EMA and the US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/

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⚠️🌩️ 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗢 🌩️⚠️

Tormentas severas son posibles esta tarde hasta el jueves por la mañana.

• Vientos fuertes (hasta 60 mph)
• Posibles tornados
• Lluvias intensas e inundaciones repentinas

⚠️ Evite conducir por carreteras inundadas y tenga varias formas de recibir alertas durante la noche.

📍 Más información: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/

✨🚑 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞—𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬! 🚑✨After a highly successful TECC class in Walker County, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰...
05/06/2026

✨🚑 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞—𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬! 🚑✨

After a highly successful TECC class in Walker County, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is bringing this 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 to Gilmer County next!

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This 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗖) course, presented by Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions, is designed to equip responders with real-world, lifesaving skills for high-risk situations—and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

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📍 Gilmer County Community Center – Ellijay
📅 May 26–28, 2026
⏰ 0800–1700 (each day)
💥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for public safety personnel

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🚨 Seats are LIMITED—register early to secure your spot!

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Whether you’re in EMS, fire, law enforcement, healthcare, or security, this 3-day, high-impact training delivers critical skills that can make all the difference when seconds count

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👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://training.gema.ga.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=75375

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05/06/2026

With Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

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