Resources

Citizen Preparedness

• American Red Cross Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations for Individuals, Families, Neighborhoods, Schools, and Businesses
• Ready.Gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Crisis Hotlines and Support Resources

• Georgia Crisis & Access Line - 1-800-715-4225
• GA Peer2Peer Warm Line - 1-888-945-1414
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
• The Crisis Text Line - Text START to 741-741 about any type of crisis 24/7.

Georgia Overdose Prevention Project

• An advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians through the mail.

Opioid Overdose Rescue

• Outlines 3 simple steps to save a life in the event of an opioid overdose. Includes helpful reference videos.

Recovery in Georgia

• Detailed guide featuring Georgia's Good Samaritan Laws, as well as a list of local overdose prevention resources.

Fayette County Counseling Center

• Provider of free and sliding scale addiction and mental health support.

Emory Healthcare Addiction Service

• Provides individual therapy, psychiatric consultation, recovery guidance, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment to support individuals 14 and older that are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness.

The Summit Wellness Group

• Highly-rated Joint Commission Accredited drug rehab center that features a host of helpful online recovery guides and a 24/7 helpline at 678-705-8762.

Severe Weather Internet Resource List

• Current Hazardous Weather Information
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency www.gema.ga.gov
• Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov
• American Red Cross www.redcross.org
• NOAA Weather Radio Information weather.gov/nwr/
• Winter Safety weather.gov/safety/winter
• Aviation Weather aviationweather.gov
• Education/Outreach weather.gov/owlie
• Flooding/Water weather.gov/safety/flood
• Lightning Safety weather.gov/safety/lightning
• Marine Weather weather.gov/marine
• Natural Hazards Statistics weather.gov/hazstat
• StormReady Home Page weather.gov/stormready
• Severe Thunderstorm Safety weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
• Tornado Safety weather.gov/safety/tornado
• Current Weather, NWS Home Page weather.gov

SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION FOR FAYETTE COUNTY

Download the Fayette County FIRE & EMS App and receive real-time weather alerts and updates relevant for our area.

You can download the app for Google Play here

Fayette Co (GA) Fire/EMS/EMA - Apps on Google Play

Apple users can download the app here

Fayette Co (GA) Fire/EMS/EMA on the App Store (apple.com)

Remember to Monitor local weather reports closely, follow official guidance, and ensure you have an emergency plan in place.

For any questions, feel free to contact Fayette County Fire & EMS at 770.305.5414