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Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and 911 Center now have a Facebook account to reach residents with emergency and weather alerts, emergency and disaster preparedness tips, helpful information, department news and more. “We are excited to add this new way of connecting with residents as we aim to prepare ... Read more...

On Wednesday, May 31, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a strategic planning session with departments, officials and partner agencies to review the County’s response to emergency and disaster situations. “Having the agencies and partners that are involved in the planning, response and ... Read more...

Forsyth County’s EMA team met with first responders as well as other County and community leaders on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Public Safety Complex following a briefing from the National Weather Service ahead of the incoming severe cold weather. Along with first responder preparedness ... Read more...

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs Feb. 1 through 5The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 1-5, ... Read more...

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Severe Weather Preparedness Weekruns Feb. 3 through 7 ***UPDATE: Due to forecasted inclement weather, this morning's statewide tornado drill has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a possible rescheduling of the drill.***The Forsyth CountyEmergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia EmergencyManagement and Homeland Security ... Read more...

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County recognized as a StormReady®community The National WeatherService (NWS) and the Georgia StormReady Advisory Board have recognized ForsythCounty as a StormReady® Community, a designationreflecting the county’s high level of severe weather preparedness. ForsythCounty was first recognized as StormReady® in 2007.  To be certified asStormReady®, a ... Read more...

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Residentsencouraged to plan and prepare for emergencies September is NationalPreparedness Month and the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)urges residents to take time during throughout the month to plan and preparefor disasters and emergency situations. “There is never a wrongtime to prepare for how you and ... Read more...

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs Feb. 4 through 8The Forsyth CountyEmergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Georgia EmergencyManagement and Homeland Security Agency, is encouraging all residents toparticipate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 4-8, to prepare for thepossibility of a disaster. “I urge all ... Read more...

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Residents encouraged to plan and prepare for emergenciesSeptember is National Preparedness Month and the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges residents to take time during throughout the month to plan and prepare for disasters and emergency situations.“It’s important for any family to take ... Read more...

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UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 has been postponed until Friday, February 9 at 9:15 a.m. Severe weather events such as tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms can happen in just moments with the power to devastate communities, ... Read more...