Resources and Links
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)
Fire Safety
Smoke Detectors
Fire Safety Checklist
Fire Recovery Guide
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
