Arcade Fire Department

10/08/2026

⚠️ OUTDATED INFORMATION – PLEASE SEE LATEST UPDATE ⚠️

This post has been superseded by updated information and is no longer current. Please refer to our most recent post for the latest information.

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🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS 🌀

Jackson County residents should prepare for potentially significant weather impacts this weekend from Hurricane Isaias. While the center of the storm is expected to remain west of Georgia, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for tornadoes could impact our area as early as Friday night and continuing through early Sunday.

Jackson County is currently under a High Wind Watch and Flood Watch. Wind gusts up to 50 mph could result in downed trees, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions. Heavy rainfall may also lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Now is the time to prepare! Secure loose outdoor items, charge electronic devices, prepare for possible power outages, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.

Jackson County EMA is closely monitoring the storm in coordination with the National Weather Service and GEMA/HS. We will continue providing updates as the forecast evolves.

Stay weather-aware, stay prepared, and stay safe!

10/07/2026

🚨 Outdoor Warning Siren Test Today – 11:00 AM 🚨

Jackson County EMA will conduct our monthly outdoor warning siren test today at 11:00 AM, weather permitting.

📍 After the test, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us identify potential issues and evaluate siren coverage throughout Jackson County.

Please let us know:

✅ You heard the siren — tell us your location
❌ You did NOT hear the siren — tell us your location
⚠️ You noticed an issue — such as a siren not sounding, continuing to sound, or anything else unusual

💬 Comment below or email us at [email protected].

👉 Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed primarily to alert people who are outdoors and are not meant to be heard inside. They are one part of a layered warning system, so we encourage everyone to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

Thank you for helping Jackson County EMA keep our warning systems ready and our community prepared!

10/07/2026

Customers on the Jackson County Water and Sewer Authority system are under a precautionary boil water advisory because of pump failures at the water source. Customers served by this system are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, ice making, and teeth brushing until further notice.
Boiling Instructions: Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute and allow it to cool before use. Ice made within the past hour should not be consumed. Water may be used for bathing and washing without boiling.
The Authority is monitoring the water system and will lift or revise this advisory as necessary. The advisory will be lifted after water quality tests confirm the water is safe.
For More Information: Call the office at 706-367-1741.

09/11/2026

THEY RAN TOWARD THE DANGER SO OTHERS COULD RUN TO SAFETY. 🇺🇸

September 11, 2001 reminds us of one of the deepest truths about being a firefighter: when everyone else is searching for a way out, firefighters are called to find a way in.

That morning, firefighters entered the Twin Towers carrying the weight of their gear—and the responsibility of strangers they had never met. Floor after floor, they climbed toward smoke, fire, and unimaginable danger while helping others make their way down.

343 FDNY firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.

Behind every helmet was a person with a family. Someone was waiting for them to come home. Someone was hoping to hear their voice again. Yet when the call came, they answered.

That is dedication.

Not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep moving when someone else’s life depends on you. Not for recognition. Not for applause. Simply because someone needed help.

Today, we remember the 343. We honor their courage, their brotherhood, their dedication to duty, and the families who carried an unimaginable loss.

And we honor every firefighter who continues to put on the uniform knowing that every alarm may ask more of them than they ever expected to give.

To the 343: your final call may have ended, but your courage still echoes through every firehouse and every firefighter who answers the next alarm.

We remember you. We honor you. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🚒

08/17/2026

08/15/2026

Sharing from our friends over in Nicholson! Stay cool my friends! 😎

Heat Advisory for our area until 8PM Sunday. Stay cool. 😎

08/02/2026

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🚨🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Jackson County and southern Banks County until 10:15 PM.

🌧️ THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION
• 2–3 inches of rain have already fallen
• An additional 1–3 inches is possible
• Flash flooding is already occurring or will begin shortly

📍 Areas impacted: Jefferson, Commerce, Braselton, Maysville, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Apple Valley, Banks Crossing, and surrounding areas

⚠️ IMPACTS:
Flooding of roads, creeks, low-lying areas, and poor drainage locations. Water may rise quickly and without warning.

‼️ TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY:
• DO NOT drive through flooded roads
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Move to higher ground if flooding develops
• Stay alert and monitor conditions

08/01/2026

Sharing from our friends at Jackson County Emergency Management Agency

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⛈️ Weather Alert for Jackson County

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today through Sunday evening, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and a few strong to severe storms.

⚠️ Main Hazards:
🌧️ Heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
💨 Strong to damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could result in downed trees and isolated power outages.

🕓 Timing:
• Today: Strongest storm potential between 4 PM and Midnight
• Sunday: Additional strong storms possible 1 PM to 10 PM

Please stay weather aware this weekend, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. Stay safe, Jackson County! 🌩️

07/29/2026

Fast moving storm headed our way! Be weather aware and stay safe!

SEVERE T-STORM WARNING ⚠️ until 9:45 PM EDT for Banks, Hall, Jackson, and White counties in northeastern Georgia. A storm near Mossy Creek or Cleveland moving south at 50 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and 0.75-inch hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Complete details available in the free NG Weather Authority App!

07/03/2026

Let's leave 911 for real emergencies this 4th of July! If you're going to shoot off fireworks, be smart, stay safe, and make good decisions. Have fun, look out for one another, and help keep everyone safe this Independence Day!