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Winter Weather Preparedness Week
December 4-8 is recognized as Winter Weather Preparedness Week this year in Georgia. In conjunction with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and its partnership with the National Weather Service, and along with many of our core local partners, we are devoting each day this week to highlight a specific winter weather-related topic:
Monday, Dec. 4: Winter Weather in Georgia -- learn about various winter weather hazards that can impact the state of Georgia
Prepare for the Winter with such items as:
- Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats.
- Fireplace or wood-burning stove with plenty of dry firewood, or a gas log fireplace.
- Kerosene heater, with proper ventilation.
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All our public health departments & services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens & Whitfield counties will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 23rd & on Fri., Nov. 24th. HappyThanksgiving! Find our Public Health Services on our homepage at www.nghd.org.
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This is our November 2023 issue of the North Georgia Health District Newsletter: Emergency Preparedness. This newsletter is currently issued every other month and highlights our health district’s Emergency Preparedness efforts with state and local partners to help prepare our communities for disaster. Please link to the full issue by clicking the image below. To see all issues our Emergency Preparedness newsletter, please click HERE.
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North GA - The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, amidst the excitement and festivities, it's crucial to keep safety at the forefront. Here are some tips to ensure a safe holiday season for you and your loved ones.
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- Gifts That Show You Care: Emergency Kit Essentials for the Holidays
- DPH: Stay Healthy for the Holidays
- Closed Friday, Nov 10, for Veterans Day
- WIC ALERT: Voluntary Recall of Certain WanaBana USA Products
- Protect Your Health Against the Hazards of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
- Share Thanks, Spread Cheer this Year. Not the FLU!
- World AIDS Day Events in North GA, Dec. 1st
- Take These Seven Safe & Healthy CDC Halloween Tips
- National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Gilmer County Health Dept. REOPENED Today