Winter Weather

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Weather Alerts

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Important Links and Resources

• Power Companies:
  • Georgia Power -- Outage and Storm Center Website
    • Winter Prep Kit
  • Cobb EMC -- Outage Map 
• City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management -- Report a Problem
  • Learn How to Protect Your Pipes
• Communication Companies:
  • AT&T -- Report an Outage
  • Comcast/Xfinity -- Outage Map
• Winter Car Emergency Kit -- Try to avoid driving in severe winter weather if you can, but for when you can’t avoid it, prepare with a winter car emergency kit in case you find yourself stuck. Find out what you should pack in your kit and how to protect yourself and your car this winter season. 

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

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 an emergency ready 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.