Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA)

05/29/2026

A Flash Flood Warning includes central Fulton County until 11:30 pm. Rapid flooding is occurring or expected to occur shortly. Do not walk or drive through flooded areas and be ready to seek higher ground if needed.

05/24/2026

A Flash Flood Warning includes central Fulton County until 2:30 am. Rapid flooding is occurring or expected to occur shortly. Do not walk or drive through flooded areas and be ready to seek higher ground if needed.

05/23/2026

As of 7:30 am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, DWM has lifted the Boil Water Advisory issued on Friday, May 22, 2026, for customers in the Atlanta downtown corridor.

Sampling results have confirmed that no contamination was detected in the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking water meets or exceeds standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Also, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified.

The boil water advisory has been lifted from the impacted area.

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05/22/2026

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Atlanta, specifically in the downtown area, due to an internal power failure at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant. This boil water advisory is out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public notice.

DWM is currently monitoring operations and systems pressures. The boil water advisory will remain in place until DWM is cleared to lift the advisory, following completion of sampling protocols.

To protect the public from a potential health hazard, all residents and property owners who have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to boil all water prior to use or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food, or brushing teeth. The water should be boiled for one minute past a rolling boil. Infants, the elderly, and those with immune deficiencies should be cautious. Also, do not drink water from public water fountains in the impacted area.

05/20/2026

A Flash Flood Warning includes central Fulton County until 11:15 pm. Rapid flooding is occurring or expected to occur shortly. Do not walk or drive through flooded areas and be ready to seek higher ground if needed.

05/20/2026

Special congratulations to AFCEMA’s own Donnie Reece for receiving the Operational Excellence award at Juvare’s Elevate 2026 Conference.

We are immensely proud of the innovative work you continue to accomplish with WebEOC.

We’re so proud to announce and celebrate our Elevate 2026 award winners.

During Day 2 of Elevate, we had the privilege of recognizing the incredible work our clients do for their communities, day in and day out. These awards represent innovation, dedication, and real-world impact across emergency management, public health, and beyond.

It means so much to all of us here at Juvare to support organizations and individuals that are making a positive impact in the world, and we thank all of you for your continued efforts.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! 🏆

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05/20/2026

Happy National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week!

To all EMS professionals – you're the medical backbone during disasters, mass casualty events, and public health emergencies, and you work directly with EOCs and local emergency management agencies.

AFCEMA really appreciates everything you do and your ongoing support during emergencies, incidents, and special events. Your hard work makes a huge difference!

05/15/2026

🚧 FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

All lanes of I-285 (NB/SB) between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, May 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, May 18.

Expect major delays across metro Atlanta, including heavy congestion on I-20, I-75/I-85, and SR 166.

✔️ Plan ahead
✔️ Allow extra travel time
✔️ Use the 511GA app for real-time traffic updates

This closure supports the ongoing I-285 Westside reconstruction project.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms around the world.

Thank you for being the calm in the storm. Enjoy a safe, happy, and prepared Mother’s Day!