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Severe Weather Preparedness
Preparedness is important to keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather or a natural disaster. Visit the links below for tips on how to effectively prepare for any situation.
Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
- Stay cool
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather
- Stay cool indoors
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully
- Pace yourself
- Wear sunscreen
- Do not leave children in cars
- Avoid hot and heavy meals
- Stay hydrated
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Replace salt and minerals
- Keep your pets hydrated
- Stay informed
- Check your local news for updates
- Know the signs of heat-related illness
- Monitor those at high risk
- Visit the CDC website for additional information
Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm
- Make a plan
- Gather emergency supplies
- Know the difference between a “watch” and a “warning”
- Prepare your vehicle
- Get your family and pets ready
- Get your home ready
- Be prepared to evaluate or stay at home
- Visit the CDC website for additional information
Preparing for a Winter Storm
- Make a plan
- Weatherproof your home
- Have your chimney or flue inspected each year
- Install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
- Keep an easy-to-read thermometer inside your home
- Create an emergency car kit
- Listen to weather forecasts, and check your supplies
- Bring your pets indoors
- Get your car ready
- Visit the CDC website and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for additional information
- Learn how to enjoy a safe holiday season on the National Safety Council website
Warming Stations
Gwinnett County will open warming stations for residents to receive temporary, overnight relief when temperatures reach 35 degrees and below.
Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest. The warming stations will be available from 6:00pm until 7:00am.
- Visit Gwinnett County's website for more information
Power Outages
- Report a power outage
- Follow the City of Lawrenceville on Facebook and Twitter for early outage information.
- Who do I call to report a power outage?
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To report a power outage, call Phone: 770-963-9834 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. After 5 pm, call the Emergency / After Hours Number at Phone: 770-339-2410.
Visit Power Outages to view current outages and report an outage.
- How do I report a street light outage?
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Call or email Customer Service at Phone: 678-407-6675 between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
- How do I get a security light installed?
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Call or email Customer Service at Phone: 678-407-6675 for more information and to schedule installation.
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