Douglas County Emergency Management

09/04/2026

It's National Preparedness Month! The theme for this week is 𝗕𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄.

Know what types of emergencies you're most likely to face in your area. Learn more about the types of disasters Douglas County deals with -

🌀 Hurricanes: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

⛈️ Thunderstorms and Lightning: https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning

🌊 Floods: https://www.ready.gov/floods

☀️ Extreme Heat: https://www.ready.gov/heat

🌪️ Tornados: https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes

❄️ Winter weather: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

☣️ Hazardous Material Incident: https://www.ready.gov/hazmat

09/03/2026

Each September, FEMA’s Ready Campaign celebrates National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is Americans Stand Ready, reminding us that small steps and working together can make a big difference for our communities during a crisis.

Week 1: Be in the Know.
Week 2: Make a Plan.
Week 3: Build a Kit.
Week 4: Help your community.

Follow along for affordable, simple ways to help everyone be more prepared for emergencies.

09/02/2026

📣📣 September 2026 Monthly Test 📣📣

We will conduct the Monthly test of Douglas County's Weather Warning Sirens TODAY at noon, weather permitting. If weather conditions don't allow for a test, we'll do our best to post an update before noon.

Remember - the sirens aren't meant to be heard indoors - they're designed to give people outside the heads-up that something is amiss and to seek shelter.

08/30/2026

📣📣 September 2026 Test Reminder 📣📣

We will test Douglas County's Weather Warning Sirens this Wednesday at noon if weather permits.

Douglas County EMA, in cooperation with Douglas County E-911, tests the county's Weather Warning Sirens at noon on the first Wednesday of each month if the weather allows. If weather conditions are questionable or would cause confusion about the sirens' activation, the test will be cancelled. We'll do our best to post an update if the test is cancelled, but please keep in mind that our workload may prevent that from happening.

08/28/2026

We love seeing heartwarming moments like this during disasters. Friendly reminder to avoid walking through flood waters as much as possible.

🪑 It only takes 6 six inches of moving water to knock over an adult.
🪑 Flood waters can contain sewage, hazardous chemicals, and sharp debris.
🪑 Flood waters can hide all sorts of other hazards, like holes and downed power lines.

08/22/2026

Today’s the day! We have 75 FREE severe weather alert radios to give out to Doulgas County households (first come, first served, 1 per household, must be 18 or older to recieve).

Hollis St. Jamboree, TODAY, 1 pm - 6 pm

Free parking available across the street at Simpson and Daughters Mortuary located at 6787 James D. Simpson Ave.

08/21/2026

TOMORROW'S THE DAY! We're bringing 75 FREE weather radios for Douglas County households - first come, first served.

There will also be:
✅ Food 🍔🍗
✅ Music 🎶
✅ Activities for the whole family 🎳🎯

📍House of Hope, at 8304 Hollis Street, Douglasville, GA
🕛 Saturday, August 22, 1 pm – 6 pm
🚗 FREE EVENT PARKING: across the street at Simpson and Daughters Mortuary, 6787 James D. Simpson Ave.

Douglasville Police Department Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia)

We invite everyone to come out and celebrate with us! The Douglasville Police Department, in partnership with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, is sponsoring a Jamboree at our “House of Hope” located at 8304 Hollis Street, Douglasville, GA, this Saturday, August 22, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Come join us for kids activities, food, music, and more. There will be something to do for everyone. This is a FREE Event. Parking will be available at Simpson and Daughters Mortuary located at 6787 James D. Simpson Ave, adjacent to the event.

For more information contact: DPD Community Outreach Division 678.293.1833 [email protected]

08/20/2026

Your cellphone is an important tool for receiving emergency information! Go see our friends over at Lithia Springs Public Library to learn the basics.

Once you do that, make sure you sign up for 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 to recieve important emergency updates: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Y6Z24cXbbKNMvjgqvFughSmvnJJmWAFHkttrksUUnQeLn3ctqEvnTLic1rJZij3ul&id=61551915120764

Needing some help navigating the rapidly-changing world of technology? Join us every third Wednesday of the month where you can bring your own devices and learn how to do basics such as attaching documents, sending emails, and more.