DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

10/13/2026

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 - Learn how to protect yourself from cybersecurity threats.

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10/10/2026

🚨 Stay up to date on wind and flooding impacts from today's tropical storms. Sign up for DeKalbAlert.

10/10/2026

Heads up, neighbors! 🚨 Staying informed is one of the easiest ways to keep your family safe. Sign up for DeKalbAlert! today and be ready before the next emergency hits.

📣 DeKalb County residents and visitors!

DeKalbAlert is the official emergency notification system used to keep residents and visitors informed about severe weather, safety risks, emergency situations, service disruptions and traffic updates.

Sign up now to receive alerts via text message, email, and/or voice message. 📱

⬇️ two ways to sign up ⬇️

visit DeKalbAlert.com to opt-in to your preferred alerts

Text DeKalbAlert to 67283 to receive Emergency and Weather Alerts

10/10/2026

⚡ See a downed power line? STAY 35+ FEET AWAY. Never touch it or drive over it. Call 911 for emergencies or DeKalb County 311 to report it. Never enter floodwater near downed lines. 📱 Share to save a life.

10/09/2026

🌪️ Prepare Now, DeKalb County! Hurricane Isaias Update

DeKalb County residents should prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias, including strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, flash and river flooding, possible tornadoes, downed trees, and power outages. Peak impacts are expected Saturday.

📲 Stay Informed: Text DEKALBALERT to 67283 and monitor weather.gov/ffc for the latest forecasts and updates.

⚠️ Know Who to Call:
🚨 911: Life-threatening emergencies and immediate hazards, including downed power lines and severe flooding blocking roadways.
📞 404-294-2911: Non-life-threatening public-safety matters.

🚗 Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown!

Stay alert, stay informed, and take steps now to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

10/09/2026

DeKalb County, remember to sign up for emergency alerts by texting DEKALBALERT to 67283.

⚠️ Georgia Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide state of emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, effective Oct. 8 through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, unless renewed.

The executive order authorizes coordinated emergency response efforts to protect residents, property, and essential services. Key actions include:

🔹 Emergency response: State agencies will coordinate preparedness, response and recovery efforts, with resources made available through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

🔹 Utility restoration: State transportation and public safety agencies will help ensure utility crews and equipment can move throughout Georgia to address power outages.

🔹 National Guard support: Up to 500 Georgia National Guard troops may be deployed to assist with emergency operations.

🔹 Commercial transportation: Certain restrictions on commercial vehicle operations and driver hours are temporarily suspended to help maintain the delivery of essential goods and services, including fuel.

🔹 Price gouging prohibited: Price gouging on goods and services needed for emergency preparation, response, and recovery, including gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products, is prohibited.

Residents are encouraged to monitor official weather alerts, follow guidance from emergency management officials, and prepare for potential severe weather impacts.

Stay informed through official DeKalb County communication channels for local updates.

10/06/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cybersecurity is part of being prepared. Protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

10/05/2026

🔥 Out in the community! DEMA joined the DeKalb County Fire Festival (10.3.26) to share emergency preparedness tips and help our citizens stay ready for whatever comes their way.

10/05/2026

🚨 Community Engagement Day! On October 1, 2026, DEMA participated in several events, including the Emory Health Fair, MCV (Motor Command Vehicle) Exercise, and DeKalb County Employee Health Fair — all part of our mission to help our citizens stay prepared when emergencies happen.

10/02/2026

Storms producing heavy rain are expected this weekend. Numerous flash flooding events are possible. Many streams may flood, potentially affecting larger rivers.

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