Sign up for Catoosa County Emergency Alerts. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

For the purpose of dispatching work crews, the County has been divided into three Segments. Public Works will group employees into three crews to work each of the three Segments.

See the Winter Weather Segment Map to determine which Segment you are located in.

• Blue represents Segment 1 (Lakeview- Graysville)
• Green represents Segment 2 (Boynton- Woodstation)
• Orange represents Segment 3 (Keith- Blackstock)

In preparation and response to inclement weather, the County has devised two plans:

The Pre-Treatment Plan outlines the pre-treatment of icy roads with brine. The plan groups roads based on Segment (location). Roads are then outlined from left to right based on levels of importance within their Segment i.e. Bridges/Overpasses will be pre-treated first, Arterial Roads next, then Collector Roads, and finally Subdivision Roads.

• Pre-Treatment Plan

The Snow Removal Plans outline snow removal for roads in each of the three segments. The plans are to be viewed from left to right where roads are grouped based on levels of importance. i.e. Arterials/Collector roads will be plowed first, then Major/ Minor Roads, and lastly Subdivision Roads.

• Snow Removal Segment 1 (Lakeview - Graysville)
• Snow Removal Segment 2 (Boynton - Woodstation)
• Snow Removal Segment 3 (Keith - Blackstock)

If you have weather related issues or concerns, please call Public Works at 706-935-3574 or Report a Concern online.

Preparation Advice from NWGA Red Cross

The Red Cross recommends that residents in the path of the storm stay informed of weather updates and plan ahead to shelter in place to avoid treacherous travel. At least a 3-day supply of food and water for each person in the household is recommended as part of a family emergency kit (see link below) – today is a good day to go to the store and stock-up. Everyone is urged to take precautions to reduce the risk of home fires and the potentially damaging effects of frigid temperatures on people, pets, water pipes and more.

What should I do to prepare ahead of time?

• Build an emergency kit well in advance: Don’t forget to include critical documents, medications, food, water, blankets and warm clothing for your entire family. Detailed list see Winter Weather Preparedness & Safety.
• Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.

Responding and remaining safe during a winter storm:

• Stay informed. Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or other local news channels for critical information on snow storms and blizzards from the National Weather Service (NWS).
• Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas and make sure that their access to food and water is not blocked by snow drifts, ice or other obstacles.
• Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside and kept clear.
• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
• Go to a designated public shelter if your home loses power or heat during periods of extreme cold.
• Avoid driving when conditions include sleet, freezing rain or drizzle, snow or dense fog. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.
• Before tackling strenuous tasks in cold temperatures, consider your physical condition, the weather factors and the nature of the task. Protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in several layers. Stay indoors, if possible.
• Help people who require special assistance such as elderly people living alone, people with disabilities, access or functional needs and children.

Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills!

• Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.

Additional Red Cross information:

• Winter Storm Safety Checklist (English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
• Short Winter Storm Safety Checklist (English & Spanish)

For expert advice on how to prepare & respond to winter weather and other disasters at your fingertips, download the FREE bilingual Red Cross Emergency App (English, Spanish) and get real-time local alerts for severe weather and hazards. Includes a map with local Red Cross shelters.

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