National Public Safety Telecommunications Week!

Elbert County Emergency Services is celebrating the second full week of April (April 12-18) as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment..., and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.

Thanks to our communications officers for a job well done and for all of your efforts and dedication. Pictured are (front row l-r) Cheryl Betts, Gina Witcher, Sonya Lunsford, Justin McCalla, Candiss Geter, Christal Mills, (back row l-r) Rhonda Williams, Bernice Steward, Julie Lunsford, Emmett Harris, Julie Moss, Lucinda Saddler, Missy Cobb, and Kathy Chitwood. Not available for photo are Jack Bell, Stephanie Simmons, Sandi Childs, and Amy Dixon.

 

Power Outages from Storms???

In the event of power outages due to severe weather, please call your provider directly instead of 9-1-1: City of Elberton (706) 213-3278, Georgia Power (888) 891-0938, or Hart EMC (800) 241-4109. We don't have a special hotline and we can't get the power restored any faster than when you call directly. We also cannot tell you when your power will be restored as your utilities provider is the only source for that information.

In the case of Special Medical Circumstances where Medical Devices such as ventilators need power, you should contact your Utilites Provider and ask to be placed on a Priority List for power restoration. This usually must be accompanied by documentation from your Physician as to the need.

 

 

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