The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for Macon-Bibb County for tonight from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. We remain in the Moderate Risk category for severe thunderstorms.
This is the third wave of storms that was expected during this severe weather system. People should monitor local media and social media to remain aware of the weather conditions. Since it is overnight, make sure you have your weather radio turned on and you are signed up for MBCAlert so you can get notifications of changes in the status or if there are further announcements.
Should you have any damage to report, please call it in to EMA at 478-832-6300 or email it to ema@maconbibb.us.
Macon-Bibb County government offices will be open Thursday, April 6. Collection of garbage, yard waste, and recycling will resume Thursday and be a day behind.
Shelter in Place Safety Information
Should there be a Tornado Warning, EMA will sound the tornado sirens and send notification via MBCAlert, and you should immediately take shelter in a per-determined Shelter in Place location. Attached are a graphic about how to shelter in place and one to show people where a safe place to shelter is located.
The best room in a home is one with as few windows and doors as possible and in the central portion of your house. A room, preferably with a water supply, is desirable—something like a master bathroom or large closet works well.
For an office or other workplace, select interior room(s) above the ground floor, with the fewest windows or vents. The room(s) should have adequate space for everyone to be able to sit. Avoid overcrowding by selecting several rooms if necessary. Large storage closets, utility rooms, pantries, copy and conference rooms without exterior windows will work well. Provide for client, customer, and visitor safety by asking them to stay – not leave.
When authorities provide directions to shelter-in-place, they want everyone to take those steps immediately. Do not drive or walk outdoors.
Stay Informed
EMA has an emergency notification system called MBCAlert. It can notify people of warnings and other information via phone call, text, and email, but they need to sign up for the service. Registration takes fewer than five minutes and can be started by clicking here.
For ongoing weather updates and safety information, follow Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and Twitter (@MaconBibbCoEMA).
