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11/14/2025

As we embrace this season, let's prioritize health and safety by practicing simple yet effective precautions against respiratory illnesses like the flu. Visit dph.ga.gov/flu today for more information.

11/14/2025

A first responder’s “office” is always on the move. Keep their workspace SAFE — especially when it’s on the side of the road. 🚒 🚑 🚓 🚧

*Move Over laws vary by state

10/06/2025

Be sure to complete your 2 minute safety check.

Fall weekends are perfect for cooking cozy meals at home, but did you know that cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Agency?

Here’s your 2-minute safety check:
Make sure dish towels, paper towels, and oven mitts are kept away from the stove.

Comment “Done” if you completed today’s safety check. Let’s see how many Gwinnett families are fire-ready this weekend.

For more safety tips, visit: GwinnettSafety411.com

09/11/2025

Different seasons bring different challenges. As we enter peak hurricane season, ensure you're ready with a disaster supplies checklist. Visit gnrhealth.com/local-preparedness-and-safety/ to learn how to build yours today!

09/11/2025

Could you go 72 hours without power or running water? Now’s the time to build your emergency kit.

Here’s what you need:
🧰 Water (1 gallon per person per day)
🧰 Food
🧰 Flashlight and batteries
🧰 First-aid kit
🧰 Medications
🧰 Copies of important documents

Having supplies ready can make all the difference. Need help getting started? Check out GwinnettCounty.com/BePrepared or Ready.gov to learn more!

09/11/2025

Disasters can strike without warning—and in the aftermath, you may need to rely on your own supplies until help arrives.

Now is the time to build or update your emergency preparedness kit with essential items to support your household for several days.

Consider including:
• Water: One gallon per person per day (for drinking and sanitation)
• Food: Several days’ worth of non-perishable food and a manual can opener
• Radio/Flashlight: Battery-powered or hand-crank, with extra batteries
• Chargers: Cell phone chargers and a backup battery
• First Aid Kit: Include extra medications and personal supplies

Take time this week to check your kit, talk with your family, and make a plan.

09/08/2025

September is National Preparedness Month. Discover some helpful tips on what to include in your emergency kit. Be prepared and stay safe in the event of a disaster. Don't be a victim.

When it comes to emergency preparedness, a basic disaster supply kit can make all the difference. So, what’s in it? You may guess, a flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid-kit. Yes, that’s correct. But the list doesn’t end there.

Here are other items to include:
- Water and non-perishable food for several days

- Extra cell phone battery or charger

- Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries

- Whistle to signal for help

- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

- Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

- Can opener (if kit contains canned food)

- Local maps

For a list of additional items to consider adding, visit: GwinnettCounty.com/BePrepared

09/05/2025

08/15/2025

Be prepared for any emergency. Learn what to do in a disaster to protect yourself and your family.

that many emergency rooms see surges in preventable injures after disasters? As Tropical Storm grows in strength over the Atlantic, remember: Atlantic hurricane season readiness starts at home with a well-stocked first aid kit and basic medical training.

08/14/2025

Be ready for hurricane season. The time to plan is now, before the emergency happens. Be prepared and stay safe.

08/11/2025

Think ahead and be prepared for any emergency that you may experience.

Practice = Prepared! Take the time to do an emergency drill before hurricane season. Know your role, where to meet, and what to do. Here's how you can run an at-home drill: Ready.gov/home-fire-escape-plan.

07/23/2025

Be careful when driving in the rain. Slow down and be aware of your surroundings. Use your windshield wipers to clean the windshield clean.

Severe weather can create hazardous road conditions. ⛈️ If you find yourself driving on slick roads during a downpour, slow down and remember the basics. ⤵️

If you come across high water, Turn Around, Don't Drown!