Media Advisories
UPDATE: City Hall Closed Due to Severe Winter Weather Conditions
May Potentially Impact Some City Services
UPDATE: City Hall Closed Due to Severe Winter Weather Conditions
May Potentially Impact Some City Services
ATLANTA—Due to forecasts of severe winter weather and to protect the safety of impacted residents, businesses and employees in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, City of Atlanta non-essential operations will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Essential employees will report as directed by their departments.
Updates can be found on City of Atlanta and City of Atlanta Department sites and social media accounts.
Winter weather tips can be found on the attached graphics from the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness.
Winter Weather information from the Department of Watershed Management:
Fluctuating temperatures can wreak havoc on the City’s infrastructure. The change in weather can cause ground shifts, which puts pressure on water mains & sewer lines, and can lead to ruptures. To learn more, watch our PSA at http://bit.ly/PrepareforColdTemps.
If you see running water on your street, please call NotifyATL311 at 404-546-0311. Also, watch the necessary precautions you can take during freezing temperatures to protect your pipes at http://bit.ly/WinterizeYourPipes. Insulating your pipes and disconnecting your water hose can help prevent your pipes from bursting and save you money from costly repairs. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained, and above-ground pipes should be covered to prevent freezing.
More from DWM can be found at this link.
More winter weather tips from AFRD Chief Rod Smith can be found here.
A few additional tips for residents during severe winter weather include:
Stay off roads and streets if possible.
Stay indoors and dress warmly.
Allow faucets to drip when temperatures are expected to fall below freezing temperatures.
Check in on your senior or more vulnerable neighbors.
Bring pets into a warm place / indoors and out of severe cold.
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