Hometown Hall - Severe Weather

Oxendine Offers Insurance Tips in Wake of Tropical Storm Threat

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:00:20 UT

With Tropical Storm Fay on an uncertain course and gathering strength in the Atlantic , Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine urges Georgians to prepare for severe weather, including reviewing their property insurance...

It’s Not Always Fun in the Sun: Get Ready for Summer Threats

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:00:19 UT

Ready Georgia wants residents to prepare for warm weather emergencies. Summer in Georgia is certainly here. Temperatures are high, kids are out of school and many are planning to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. But it isn’t always fun in the sun...

Dear EarthTalk

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:00:11 UT

How is it said that we are “losing winter” because of climate change? It didn’t seem so last winter, when it even snowed in places for the very first time. -- Peter Kim, Duxbury, MA...

Oxendine: Insured Losses from Recent Storms $25 Million

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:00:23 UT

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said heavy thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Tuesday night caused an estimated $25 million in insured losses in Cherokee and North Fulton Counties...

Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:59:00 UT

Today Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the affected Atlanta area damaged by a tornado that struck last night...

Severe Weather Team 2 Teams Up With Midland Radio and Kroger To Save Lives

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:22:51 UT

This campaign will help Georgians prepare for dangerous weather as well as all hazard situations. The state of the art, digital alert radio requires little set up and is easy to use. The lifesaving unit will be available at any Kroger store in metro Atlanta starting Sunday, February 3, 2008...

Beach & Water Park at Lake Lanier Islands Resort Sees Increase

Nikki Taylor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:58:55 UT

After this past weeks record temperatures, and temperatures still slated to reach the 100’s later this week it has brought new meaning to Hotlanta. Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Beach & Water Park saw an increase in attendance even with local area schools back in session.

Public Forum on Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests - Audio Media Briefing – May 30, 2007

Charlotte King — Mon, 28 May 2007 17:19:58 UT

With millions of acres of tree lost from hurricanes, wildfires and other catastrophic events, this forum includes a national cross-section of the best experts to share best practices and first-hand insights to protect the urban forests.

Campfire Bans on Georgia WMAs

Melissa Cummings — Sun, 27 May 2007 23:38:13 UT

The dry forest conditions and increased fire danger resulting from a lack of significant rainfall in north Georgia has led the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources
Division (WRD) to issue a campfire ban in undeveloped camping areas on a number of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), effective immediately.

Improvements cause 120 day Road Closure on SR 284…

Teri N. Pope — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:10:36 UT

Open House Set on Proposed Bridge Replacement

Severe Weather

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:16:50 UT

Severe freeze warning issued

Daryl — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:00:00 UT

The Weather Bureau has issued a severe freeze warning, and the humidity is very low. Cold dry winds are very hard on new plants, so before the cold hits, give your new plants, especially your evergreens, a thorough watering if they haven't been watered very recently.

BREAKING NEWS: Mother arrested for leaving two children in hot car

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:00:00 UT

Gainesville Police have arrested 23-year-old Liz Beth Gomez-Ramos on two counts of cruelty to children after police say she left her 2 young children in her hot
car while she went into the court house.

With high heat, drink lots of water

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:00:00 UT

With weaher heat index predicted to be in the 105-108 degree range, everyone needs to stay hydrated by drinking enough water. An easy measure is to take your weight and divide by two. That is how many ounces of water you need on a daily basis.

Severe thunderstorm warnings for North GA

Fri, 26 May 2006 16:00:00 UT

Predicted thunderstorms for North Georgia have moved into the