West Jackson Fire Department

10/19/2026

Help us make a difference. Donate to Lena's grant at wjfd.org/lenas-grant. 2026 awardees will be announced in November.

10/17/2026

🔥REAL SCARY🔥 Walking away from your cooking for "just a minute."

Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling. Everything else can wait. The scariest things happen when you aren’t looking...

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10/14/2026

MVC Hwy 53 near New Liberty Church Rd has all lanes blocked.

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy! Today we Honor and Remember those Sailors that answered the call!

10/12/2026

MVC: Hwy 53 at Commons Dr has both northbound lanes blocked.

10/10/2026

When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week info: fpw.org

10/09/2026

Sharing for Jackson County Emergency Management Agency

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10/09/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week info: fpw.org

10/08/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week info: fpw.org

10/07/2026

Town of Braselton water customers will be under a boil water advisory later today, Oct. 7, 2026.

Our water is not affected right now. Once the advisory is issued, please follow these steps until further notice:

- Bring tap water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute, then let it cool before use.
- Boil your water even if you use a home or refrigerator filter.
- Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking and preparing food, making ice, brushing teeth, cleaning toys or dishes, and giving water to pets.
- Tap water is fine for handwashing, bathing and showering, laundry, the dishwasher, and houseplants and gardens.

What happened: The Town of Braselton draws water from multiple sources, including the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. The Authority issued a boil water advisory today after pump failures at the Bear Creek Reservoir. Jackson County WSA shut off the supply to Braselton right away, so our water has not been affected yet.

The authority is refilling its lines and tank. When Braselton turns that supply back on today, we will issue the advisory as a precaution. It will stay in place until water quality tests confirm the water is safe. "We are monitoring the situation closely and will keep our water customers informed," Public Works Director Sandy Weinel said.

We will post updates as soon as the advisory takes effect and when it is lifted.

Questions? Contact Braselton Public Works at 706-921-4021.

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Customers on the Jackson County Water and Sewer Authority system are under a precautionary boil water advisory because of pump failures at the water source. Customers served by this system are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, ice making, and teeth brushing until further notice.
Boiling Instructions: Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute and allow it to cool before use. Ice made within the past hour should not be consumed. Water may be used for bathing and washing without boiling.
The Authority is monitoring the water system and will lift or revise this advisory as necessary. The advisory will be lifted after water quality tests confirm the water is safe.
For More Information: Call the office at 706-367-1741.