Gordon County Local Emergency Planning Committee

Gordon County Local Emergency Planning Committee Always be prepared! The Plan shall be reviewed and updated as necessary on a regular annual basis, in accordance with Section 303 of EPCRA.

Made up of local industry, emergency response, and local government, the GC LEPC strives to ensure the safety and emergency preparedness of our citizens and our county. The purpose(s) of the LEPC are those set out in the provisions of SARA Title III of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) and any other lawful purposes which are assigned to it or permitted by the G

ordon County Board of Commissioners and/or the Calhoun City Council and/or Georgia Enviromental Protection Division (GAEPD) and/or the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). In keeping with the intent of the EPCRA regulations, all activities of the LEPC will be conducted in a manner encouraging input and participation from all segments of the community. The LEPC will develop an "All Hazards Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan" (The Plan) for Gordon County and establish procedures for conducting its public information and education responsibilities. The Plan shall cover chemical emergencies as well as other disasters, including but not limited to, weather-related disasters, transportation-related emergencies, and homeland security emergencies.

01/09/2025

LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO OFFER WARMING STATIONS/SHELTERS: With extreme cold taking hold of a major portion of the United States this week, Gordon County is not exempt from these cold temperatures. Currently, Gordon County is under a Winter Weather Watch that is expected to be upgraded to an Advisory or Warning as we move forward. With that in mind, two separate locations have stepped up to offer a place for the unsheltered to go and stay warm through this event.
MALES - Providence Men’s Rescue Mission located at 437 South Wall Street in Calhoun will offer their building as a warming station/temporary shelter to males who may need somewhere to go to get out of the cold beginning at 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday) and continuing through Monday morning, January 13.
FEMALES AND CHILDREN - The Voluntary Action Center located at 343 South Wall Street in Calhoun will offer their community room as a warming station/temporary shelter to females and children who may need a warm place to stay. This outreach will begin Friday, January 10 at 8:30 a.m. and continue through Sunday, January 12 at noon. Those seeking shelter are encouraged to bring blankets and pillows if available.
These locations will supply a heated space along with somewhere to sit down, relax and stay warm overnight. Light food, snacks and drinks will also be made available. All those that seek shelter at these locations will be expected to respect the location, the volunteers and others that seek shelter there. Anyone who cannot act accordingly or who damages the property will be asked to leave.
This is a community outreach by Providence Men’s Rescue Mission and the Voluntary Action Center to help some of our most vulnerable populations. If anyone would like to make a monetary donation to help offset costs of additional utilities, items and food for this outreach please consider reaching out to either of these community partners.

12/28/2022

TALK TO YOUR KIDS PLEASE!

As you drive around our county this morning you will notice several small ponds are iced over after the cold temperatures we have had for multiple days. As the temperatures warm up some today and kids get out to play please explain to them that the ponds here don’t freeze like the ones they see on videos and television and it is not thick enough or strong enough to hold them. Please tell them to stay off the ice!!

Thank you in advance!!

With much love and care,
Your Calhoun Gordon County Public Safety Family

03/08/2022

Meeting tomorrow morning 9am! See you all tomorrow!

01/19/2022

WEATHER UPDATE FROM GORDON COUNTY EMA: On Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Gordon County and Calhoun public safety, public works, school and other government officials participated in a weather briefing conducted by the National Weather Service (NWS) in reference to the winter weather potential for this Thursday and Friday and into the weekend.

According to the NWS, multiple rounds of wintry weather could affect north and central Georgia late week and into the weekend. According to the NWS forecast, an arctic boundary/cold front will be diving south and moisture will ride over the top of cold air near the ground. This front will move in a southeast direction slowly across the area beginning Thursday and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will come over the top continuing through Saturday.

If these predictions and forecasts hold, Gordon County could see light snow mixed with freezing rain or sleet at times. It is early to lock in these predictions as the final setup of this system is yet to be determined. We will participate in another NWS briefing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 and will pass along further information at the conclusion of the briefing.

We will continue to monitor this situation throughout its duration. We would like to remind our citizens to utilize 9-1-1 at all times for emergencies only. Please gather numbers now for your electric provider, phone provider, cable provider, etc... and make those calls from the home if the need arises. This will help us to take care of those emergencies that come in much more efficiently. Currently, call volumes are very high at our 9-1-1 center. However, never hesitate to call if a true emergency exists.

01/14/2022

From Gordon County Emergency Management Agency:

On Friday, January 14 at 2 p.m. Gordon County and Calhoun public safety, public works, school, and other government officials participated in a weather briefing conducted by the National Weather Service (NWS) in reference to the winter weather forecast for this weekend.

According to the NWS, confidence continues to increase for a significant winter storm to affect Georgia, especially in our northeast quadrant. Currently Gordon County is not under a winter storm watch but there is the potential for that to be expanded later today or tonight. The present watch comes to the eastern border of Gordon County.

Precipitation should begin in Gordon County late Saturday and into Sunday initially as rain. As temperatures begin to drop rain could transition into freezing rain or ice and then eventually turn to all snow. Significant ice accumulation is not expected or forecast for Gordon County at this time. Snowfall totals for Gordon County could be between 1-2 inches over the duration of the event. Another potential threat for Gordon County could come overnight Sunday night into Monday morning which would be the potential for black ice as any moisture left on roadways could freeze.

There will be another weather briefing with the NWS January 15 at 2 p.m. We will continue to monitor this situation and pass along updates as they become available. With this potential comes the opportunity to review your plans and make sure you have adequate supplies in case we do receive wintry weather that could affect travel.

04/24/2021

WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE FROM GORDON COUNTY EMA: Gordon County and Calhoun public safety and public works officials participated in a briefing with the National Weather Service on Friday at 1 p.m. in reference to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain that could occur throughout the day on Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service this weather event will occur between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. tomorrow. Gordon County is currently under a Marginal Risk for heavy rain, high winds and isolated large hail. The main threat in the morning will be over central Georgia. However, a warm front will move north throughout the day and along with that the potential for severe weather will also move north along the lines of the front.

Public safety and public works will continue to monitor this situation. Please remain weather aware tomorrow. Sunday should be partly cloudy with the high around 70.

03/10/2021

Good morning everyone!!

Meeting today at 10am via Zoom.

10/28/2020

WEATHER UPDATE FROM GORDON COUNTY EMA: On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, Calhoun and Gordon County public safety, public works, and school officials participated in a weather briefing with the National Weather Service.

Hurricane Zeta strengthened to a category 1 hurricane overnight and Gordon County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning. Our area may experience 35-45 mph wind with gusts up to 60 mph. The tropical storm winds will be the strongest in the early hours on Thursday morning until mid-morning Thursday. Gordon County could also see an additional 2"-4" of rain.

Calhoun and Gordon County public safety, public works, and school systems are taking measures now to be prepared for the incoming storm.

As always, we ask the public to use caution while driving during storms. Please do not drive across down utility lines, watch for debris in the roads, and never traverse flooded roads. .

If you have any emergency, please call 9-1-1
We will post more updates as information develops.

08/25/2020

WEATHER UPDATE FROM GORDON COUNTY EMA DIRECTOR COURTNEY TAYLOR: This is an update on the weather for this evening after communicating with the National Weather Service. Also, Gordon County EMA will continue to monitor the effect that Hurricane/Tropical Storm Laura could have on our weather as we go into the weekend and update as it becomes available.

As for today and this evening: Some areas have already seen 1 to 3 inches of rain since early this morning. An additional 1 to as much as 3 inches of rain can be expected over some parts of the area through 8 p.m. this evening.

*Isolated FLASH FLOODING can be expected along with localized creek/stream flooding.

*Persistent rainfall, especially over urban areas, will lead to flooding of low lying areas, including roads. Remember to TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN -- AVOID WATER COVERING THE ROAD!

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