CERT - Barrow County, GA

06/19/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 p.m. Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets throughout the week.

For prep tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tornadoes.

06/18/2026

Here's a general 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.

06/17/2026

Be aware.

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

Barrow County teams are partnering with other school districts and emergency responders to enhance school safety. Members of the Barrow County School System, Barrow County Sheriff's Office, and Barrow County Emergency Management Services, along with Georgia State Representative Holt Persinger, attended the 2026 Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security Conference to help others through lessons learned and knowledge sharing. The annual conference focuses on the latest measures available and best practices in school safety.

06/09/2026

Update: Shaking has been felt across much of Florida in the aftermath of the 6.1 magnitude quake just west of Cuba.

*NO* tsunami threat is expected from the earthquake.

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

Traveling plans for summer? If you are staying in a hotel or motel, take a minute to learn your surroundings in case of an emergency. https://nfpa.social/3YJSfTc

When you arrive:
• Read the escape plan posted in your room.
• Count the number of doors between your room and the nearest exits.
• If exit doors are not alarmed, open them to be sure they are unlocked.

05/31/2026

Hurricane season kicks off June 1st.

Don’t wait until a hurricane is in the forecast to think about flood insurance. Check your insurance coverage and understand your flood risk. Hurricane season is also a good reminder that homeowners' insurance does not cover flood damage.

Enroll in the National Flood Insurance program to protect your home, business, and possessions. Remember that flood insurance takes 30 days to go into effect: Fema.gov/flood-insurance

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember every soldier who sacrificed their lives for our country. Thank you from Barrow County CERT.
“We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free.”
— President Ronald Reagan