With the Winter season just around the corner, it’s important that everyone is informed of where to turn when inclement weather strikes in Atlanta, Georgia. Sometimes weather can be unpredictable, and with surprise weather comes surprise emergencies. Provided by the City of Atlanta, here are some key resources to have during severe winter weather conditions.

  1. 311: If you’ve come across some extremely icy roads or fallen trees/telephone poles, 311 is the number to call and report unaddressed and dangerous winter situations. If you’re making this call after hours, simply call 911.
  2. Channel 26: In Atlanta, turn to channel 26 for city news. Here, you’ll find the latest updates on weather, what to expect, and if there are any next steps to take.
  3. Temporary or Emergency Shelter: In extreme cases, the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services have collected and assigned certain recreation centers as temporary, emergency shelters that will open when community members are expected to be without power and/or heat for an extended period of time.
  4. Media Outlets: You can receive video footage of Atlanta’s road crews by contacting the Department of Public Works’ Public Information Officer Antionette Govan at 404.330.6088 or 404.821.7480.
  5. Priority Routes: It’s nice to know which routes will be tackled first when inclement weather strikes. First priority routes include major arterial streets (e.g. Peachtree Street, M L King, Jr. Drive, Northside Drive, and Mitchell Street); second priority routes include minor arterials and collectors (e.g. Howell Mill Road, Campbellton Road, and Monroe Drive); and third priority routes include minor collectors and major local streets (e.g. West Wesley, Avon Avenue, and Beecher Road).
  6. Weather Forecast: These days, many of our smart devices have weather applications programmed into them. Another great one to look into is “The Weather Channel” app. Further, a couple of websites you can visit are http://www.weather.gov/ and www.weather.com.
  7. For the counties outside of the city of Atlanta, Georgia or for any other inclement weather inquiries not mentioned above, visit http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=890.Ural Snow Removal Vehicle