Winter Weather

January 23, 2026: a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area. For details, visit the National Weather Service page. 

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Weather Alerts

Visit the National Weather Service's Sandy Springs page to view current weather warnings. You can also sign up for Sandy Springs Alerts through Everbridge to have National Weather Service alerts sent to you via telephone, text message or email.

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Winter Weather Storm Tips

1. Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches.
2. Keep heat sources at least three feet away from furniture and drapes.
3. Insulate your home and ensure doors and windows are sealed.
4. Check and install a working carbon monoxide detector.
5. Have backup heat sources like extra blankets, sleeping bags, or a wood-burning fireplace.
6. Check your antifreeze, brakes, heater, tires, and wipers.
7. Keep your gas tank at least half full.
8. Carry a Winter Car Emergency Kit with items like a portable phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, sand for traction, and jumper cables.
9. Use generators outdoors and at least 20 feet from doors, windows, or vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
10. Allow pipes to drip or insulate them to prevent freezing.
11. Locate your water shut-off valve in case of a burst pipe. 
12. Keep pets indoors and check on elderly or disabled relatives and neighbors.
13. Turn off sprinkler systems. 

Important Links and Resources

NOTE: The City of Sandy Springs is not a utility provider. If you encounter a problem, please contact your providers directly with an outage.

Electricity

• Georgia Power Outage and Storm Center Website 
• Georgia Power Winter Prep Kit
• Cobb EMC Outage Map 

Water and Sewer

• City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Report a Problem Webpage
• Protect Your Pipes Video 

Telephone and Internet

• AT&T report an Outage Webpage
• Comcast/Xfinity Outage Map