Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please let us know in the comments.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Estimated cost to repair system is $6,100.
Next week, the Dacula City Council will decide whether to move forward with repairs to the city’s aging tornado warning siren. Council members discussed several options during the May 26 work session including repairs, replacement and promoting the use of weather radios. Repairs to the existing Whelan system are expected to cost approximately $6,100. According to city administrator Jim Osborn, the repairs would take one day and would be handled by the nearest authorized service repair company which is based in Anniston, Ala. Osborn said it would cost $15,000 to fully modernize and replace the system. The cost for both the repairs or replacement would be taken from reserve funds. Though the city can apply for a grant from the Georgia …
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
GEMA urges residents to prepare for the threat of dangerous weather.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
In November of 2010, an EF-2 tornado struck a Gravel Springs Road community just a few miles away from Dacula. The storm, which packed 130 m.p.h. winds, caused more than $5 million in damages. Other tornadoes have caused serious damage in Georgia. In March of 2008, a tornado struck downtown Atlanta – the first in history to strike the capital. In 2005, 18 tornadoes struck on a single day in August as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency urges residents to be prepared for the threat of tornadoes. “Tornadoes are a real threat in Georgia, no matter where in the state you live,” said Charley English, Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)/Homeland Security director. Tornadoes cause the most damage when …
North Georgia Weather
11:03 am on Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Here's some additional information about tornado's in Georgia: http://www.daculaweather.com/tornado_new.php You can also read about the November tornado here: http://www.daculaweather.com/gwinnett_tornado.php more ›