PSA: Storm Preparation and Recovery

This is an important message from District 2 Public Health about storm preparation and recovery.

Power and water service interruptions may affect your business. Water interruptions include, no water, boil water advisories, and all other water alerts.

Food Service operations affected by these interruptions should not continue to operate unless an approved emergency plan is in place.

Power outages may result in food being discarded if not held at the proper temperature.

If your facility is impacted by a power outage or water issue of any type, please discontinue service, and notify your local Environmental Health Office.

Impacted Tourist Accommodation facilities should provide potable water to occupants for, consumption, brushing teeth, and routine hygiene. 

Planning guidance for how to handle water interruption or power outage is available here: Emergency Preparedness FAQs | Georgia Department of Public Health