Seminole County GA EMA

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

Tornado Watch until 2 PM**

5/7/26 3 AM EDT UPDATE:

Tornado WATCH is now in effect for all of southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, western Florida Big Bend, and much of southwestern Georgia until 10 AM EDT/9 AM CDT.

Damaging winds and tornadoes are threats with any of the stronger storms that move into the area this morning into the early afternoon. Make sure to stay weather aware this morning and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warning information.

05/06/2026

🔥 Update: South Georgia Burn Restrictions Eased

Governor Kemp has issued an executive order easing outdoor burning restrictions in parts of South Georgia.

While this is a step in the right direction, burning is still restricted in 17 South Georgia counties, as shown on the map below. These areas continue to face extreme drought and elevated wildfire risk.

⚠️ What to know:
➡️ Some counties are now allowed to resume limited outdoor burning
➡️ Others remain under restrictions due to ongoing fire danger
➡️ Conditions can change quickly—always check before you burn

Even where restrictions have been eased, extreme caution is still critical. Dry conditions remain across much of the state, and it only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

📲 Get the full details + see if your county is affected:
https://gatrees.org/southern-georgia-burning-restrictions-eased/

We appreciate everyone doing their part to help reduce wildfire risk across Georgia.

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

05/04/2026

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30.

Prepare NOW so you avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations. Take time to stock up on disaster supplies and look into flood insurance, which requires a 30-day waiting period.

For more tips, visit https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

05/03/2026

Glad to partner with UGA Cooperative Extension - Seminole County in delivering donations from our community, as well as Grady County 4-H.

We also want to extend a special thank you to our local churches for their generous monetary donations to help support these efforts.

We are thankful for everyone who stepped up to support our neighbors during this time. Seminole County continues to show what it means to work together and take care of one another.

04/22/2026

Mandatory Burn Ban- NO BURNING AT ALL
🔥 URGENT: Outdoor Burn Ban Issued for South Georgia

Due to worsening drought conditions and rising wildfire activity, Georgia’s State Forester has issued a mandatory ban on outdoor burning for 91 counties in the lower half of the state.

This is the first mandatory burn ban in Georgia Forestry Commission history.

The ban covers counties from Harris County to Columbia County and south to the Florida line.
It is effective immediately and will remain in place for at least 30 days.

This means:
❌ No prescribed burns
❌ No burning yard debris
❌ No agricultural burning

🔥 98% of Georgia is in moderate to exceptional drought
🔥 Wildfires are already above the 5-year average

As State Forester Johnny Sabo said:
“Just one spark or ember can ignite a life-threatening wildfire.”

⚠️ What you need to do:
• Do NOT burn outdoors
• Follow all local guidance and restrictions
• Be extremely cautious with anything that could create a spark

Our firefighters are responding to a near-record number of wildfires. We need everyone’s help to prevent the next one.

🔗 Read the full release:
https://gatrees.org/state-forester-issues-burn-ban-for-south-georgia/

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.

04/20/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING – EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY 🚩

Seminole County and the surrounding Tri-State area are under a Red Flag Warning today due to dangerous fire weather conditions.

🔥 What to Expect:
• Relative Humidity dropping as low as 15–20%
• Wind gusts up to 20–25 mph
• Dry conditions that will allow fires to start easily and spread rapidly

⚠️ This is a HIGH-RISK situation. Any fire that starts can quickly get out of control.

🚫 PLEASE AVOID:
• Outdoor burning of any kind
• Using equipment that creates sparks (welders, grinders, etc.)
• Parking vehicles on dry grass

✅ DO:
• Use extreme caution with anything that could ignite a fire
• Make sure you have a plan in case of an emergency
• Report any signs of smoke or fire immediately by calling 911

👨‍🚒 Your Seminole County firefighters and emergency personnel are on alert, but we need the public’s help to prevent fires before they start.

One spark is all it takes today. Stay safe, stay aware, and DO NOT BURN.