Posted in emergency management on August 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
The non-emergency number for the Decatur Police department (404-373-6551) is currently not working. For now, please use 404-377-7911 if you need to reach the Police Department.
Repairs are in process to bring the non-emergency number back in service.
Posted in emergency management on August 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
UPDATE: The gas leak has been fixed.
There is a gas leak near Harmony Park in Oakhurst. The intersection of East Lake and Oakview is closed to all traffic, including pedestrians. Atlanta Gas Light is on the scene and working to take care of the issue. Please avoid this area until further notice. City Schools of Decatur have been notified and will be rerouting student walkers, riders and buses accordingly.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, siren, tornado siren on August 4, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of August so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 6 August 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in emergency management on July 27, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Please remember that the entire city is under a boil advisory until otherwise announced. Some Decatur restaurants are stocked up on bottled water, ice and disposable plates, cups & cutlery and are open tonight. They would appreciate your business if you don’t feel like boiling water.
DeKalb County continues to tweet updates @ItsinDeKalb.
Posted in emergency management on July 26, 2015 | 2 Comments »
UPDATE: Cafe Lily is also open for business today.
Reports from residents and businesses in the City of Decatur are that water pressure is returning. Please remember that a boil advisory is in effect until further notice.
City of Decatur pools all now have water (which means working restrooms) and are open.
Some Decatur restaurants and businesses have stocked up on bottled water and would welcome your business today. So far we’ve heard that Makan, Raging Burrito, Twain’s and Farm Burger are open and serving food & drink. Other businesses are also open, including Homegrown.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged siren, test, tornado siren on June 30, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of July so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 2 July 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged siren, test, tornado siren on June 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
UPDATE: Today’s siren test has been cancelled. We’ll give it another try tomorrow, Thursday the 4th.
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of June so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 4 June 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged siren, tornado siren on May 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of May so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 7 May 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in emergency management, tagged siren, tornado siren on April 1, 2015 | 2 Comments »
Today is the first Wednesday of April so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 2 April 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on March 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of March so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 5 March 2015.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
