DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

06/18/2026

📣 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

06/18/2026

Events for Decatur WatchFest are canceled today due to inclement weather.

06/18/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for DeKalb County until 11 p.m. Watch for flooded roadways and downed trees if traveling.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 p.m. Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets throughout the week.

For prep tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tornadoes.

06/18/2026

Turn Around, Don’t Drown- Flood Water.
Just '6 inches' of fast-moving water can make you lose control, and '12 inches (1 foot)' can float and sweep away most cars. Don’t drive through flooded roads turn around and take another route.

06/18/2026

Stay weather aware today, DeKalb County!

To sign up for weather alerts in DeKalb County, visit DeKalbAlert.com.

06/17/2026

"They say early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy and wise. Treat preparedness the same way start early, keep it simple and you'll be ready, resilient, and in control when it counts."

06/15/2026

Ready.Gov by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat over soda to prevent dehydration.

06/12/2026

Attention: DeKalb County - Road Closure Schedule

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Road Closures Planned During Decatur Events

As DeKalb County welcomes thousands of visitors for major international sporting events taking place across the metro area and the annual Decatur Arts Festival, motorists should plan ahead for temporary road closures in the City of Decatur.

📍 Road Closure Location:
E. Ponce de Leon Avenue between Clairmont Road and Church Street

🗓️ Scheduled Closures:
• June 11 | 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• June 25 | 6:00 a.m. – TBD
• July 4 | 6:00 a.m. – TBD
• July 19 | 6:00 a.m. – TBD

Please allow extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and consider alternate routes when traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience as we help ensure safe and successful events throughout our community.

06/10/2026

Decatur WatchFest '26 -Visit: https://decaturwatchfest26.com/about/