Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency - RC EMA

10/13/2026

Cold weather is coming, and Rockdale County EMA needs your help!

We’re looking for volunteers to support our Warming Centers during cold weather events and help keep our community safe, warm, and supported.

Join us for our Warming Center Procedures & Volunteer Interest Session to learn more about Rockdale County EMA and warming center operations.
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Rockdale County EMA – 3500 East Fairview Road SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Please register using the QR code on the flyer if you plan to attend.
For questions or registration assistance, contact Elizabeth White at 770-278-8407 or [email protected].

Rockdale County Government Rockdale County E911 Rockdale County Animal Services

10/10/2026

Good morning. Additional updates and Alert information:
STAY ALERT AND STAY PREPARED!!
* Have ways to receive alerts: Weather radios / Emergency Alert
notifications (phone alerts)
*Charge electronics
* Have a supply of food and water
* Extra batteries
* Secure outdoor items
* Prepare a safe place in your home
* Prepare a go-kit
*Stay off the roads if possible; if not:
Drive slow
DO NOT drive through standing water; turn around
Use extreme caution
Rockdale County Government
Rockdale County E911
Rockdale County Animal Services

10/10/2026

Good morning!
Please see the latest update for weather conditions this morning through Sunday:

- Post tropical storm Isaias continues to track northward across
Alabama.
- Heavy rain / localized flash flooding, several tornadoes, and
strong wind gusts are expected to continue in central and north
Georgia in the rain bands on the east side of Isaias.
- A High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of north and east
Georgia through Sunday morning with a Wind Advisory in effect
for portions of central Georgia.
- Gusts are expected continue between 35-45 mph.
- A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for our forecast area through
Sunday morning.
- There is river and flash flooding ongoing over portions of the
Atlanta metro and into central Georgia as Isaias continues to bring
rounds of heavy rainfall to the area. This is expected to continue
through Sunday.
- Rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches are possible with
localized event total amounts up to 8 inches possible, especially in
the far northeast Georgia mountains.
- Several tornadoes will be possible within the outer rainbands.
These tornadoes will be quick to develop.

IMPACTS:
- Flash flooding and river flooding is ongoing and expected to
continue in urban areas, areas with poor drainage, and terrain
favorable for runoff.
- A combination of strong winds and wet soils is leading to downed
trees across the area with tree damage expected to continue.
- Downed trees and limbs are leading to power outages and these
are expected to continue through the day.

STAY ALERT AND STAY PREPARED!!

* Have ways to receive alerts: Weather radios / Emergency Alert
notifications (phone alerts)
*Charge electronics
* Have a supply of food and water
* Extra batteries
* Secure outdoor items
* Prepare a safe place in your home
* Prepare a go-kit
*Stay off the roads if possible; if not:
Drive slow
DO NOT drive through standing water; turn around
Use extreme caution

Stay Safe.

10/09/2026

The Tropical Storm is approaching! Here is the latest overview from the National Weather Service.

· Tropical Storm and High Wind Warnings are in effect for a large portion of Western and northern GA, starting tonight through Early Sunday
· Flood watches are in effect for the entire area, starting early Saturday through early Sunday.
· Impacts from the storm will begin later this evening/overnight.

Please prepare now!
* Have ways to receive alerts: Weather radios / Emergency Alert notifications (phone alerts)
* Charge electronics
* Have a supply of food and water
* Extra batteries
* Secure outdoor items
* Prepare a safe place in your home
* Prepare a go-kit
* Stay off the roads if possible; if not: Drive slow
* DO NOT drive through standing water; turn around
Use extreme caution
Rockdale County E911 Rockdale County Animal Services

10/09/2026

STAY ALERT!!!

Be sure you are registered to receive alerts for Rockdale County.

10/08/2026

Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and a risk of tornadoes and flash flooding to Georgia from Friday night through Sunday. Now is the time to prepare! Have go-kits in place, fully charged electronics, batteries, food and water, secure outdoor items, and be sure you are able to receive weather alerts!

10/05/2026

🎉 Our Second Annual National Preparedness Day, held on Saturday, September 26th, National Preparedness Day was a HUGE SUCCESS! 🎉

A massive THANK YOU to all 16 participating agencies, Rockdale County CERT Volunteers, the RCA Student Key Club Volunteers, and all the incredible citizens who came out to support this event. Your dedication helps keep Rockdale strong! 💪🌟

We can’t wait to see you at our 3rd Annual National Preparedness Day in 2027!
Together, we’re building A Disaster‑Ready and Resilient Rockdale County. 🌪️🤝🏽🏡
Rockdale County E911 Rockdale County Animal Services

09/29/2026

It was a great night meeting local residents, presenting, and leading training at the Citizens Government Academy!

09/26/2026