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Posted on: March 31, 2023

SEVERE WEATHER INFO 03/31 - 04/01

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THIS PAGE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

The Menu Below Contains the Order of Which Information is Found on this Page

* OUTLOOK (THIS IS UPDATED FOR EACH EVENT)
* AVAILABLE STORM SHELTERS (Open / Closed, Pet Friendly, Etc.)
* NOAA RISK CATEGORIES
*ALERTS AND HOW TO SIGN UP FOR HYPER-REACH
* ROAD CONDITIONS
* DEPARTMENTAL DELAYS AND CLOSURES
* POWER OUTAGES (power outage map & how to report an outage)


OUTLOOK (will update as needed)

From the National Weather Service - NWS Atlanta 7:00 PM

What has changed:


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County Storm Shelters

Dade County Justice Building
75 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
Open
Dade County Administrative Building
71 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
Open
South Dade Storm Shelter (Valley)
265 School Street, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Open
Sports Complex Storm Shelter
9622 US-Hwy 11, Trenton, GA 30752
Open
Davis Storm Shelter (Sand Mountain)
249 Davis School Road, Trenton, GA 30752  (no handicap accessible exterior ramp at this time. it is scheduled to be poured)
Open

Shelter Rules and Guidelines

(for all shelters)

  • Be kind, courteous, and respectful of others (you will be sharing space)
  • No Smoking
  • No Profanity (as there may be children present)
  • Pets allowed but MUST be in crates or kennels (regardless of size)
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • Doors are to remain closed at all times. (Except when exiting and entering. These are specially weighted doors so propping them may cause damage)
  • Clean up after yourself
  • (Rules are subject to change)


About the New Shelters

  • FEMA Approved 361 
  • Will withstand winds of up to 250 mph.
  • Will hold up to 260 people (allotting 5 square feet per person)

All premises monitored with audio visual recording by 911

What's in the Shelters?

In the 3 New Storm Shelters

  • Chairs / Tables / Trashcans (please clean up after yourself)
  • Restrooms 
  • Wi-Fi
  • Weather Radio
  • Telephone (for communication with E-911)

In the Justice Building and the Admin Building

  • Restrooms
  • Wi-Fi

All premises monitored with audio visual recording by 911

What to Bring

  • Folding Chairs, blankets, etc.
  • Medication 
  • Snacks / Drinks (No alcoholic beverages)
  • Games / Entertainment for children

NOAA Risk Categories

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Do you have multiple ways to get warnings?

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Looking to purchase a NOAA Weather Radio please use this link to learn more - Weather.govNOAA



Hper Reach Storm

Use this link to learn more about Emergency Notifications and use this link to sign up for Hyper Reach 


Road Conditions storm


Current Road Conditions & Closures:

To report road conditions or a non-emergency concern please call 706-657-4111
To report an EMERGENCY please call 911

(we will update as needed on our website and Facebook page)



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To Report a Power Outage or see the Power Outage Map please use this link to GA Power https://www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter.html

If this is a dangerous condition, including downed power lines, please call 1-888-891-0938 

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