Emergency Notifications

When emergencies occur, the City of Sandy Springs uses multiple communication channels to provide timely information and updates to the community.

The following resources are commonly used to share emergency information, weather alerts, traffic impacts, and public safety updates.

Sandy Springs Alerts

Sandy Springs Alerts is an opt-in emergency notification system designed to provide residents and visitors with timely emergency communications.

Users can choose which types of notifications they would like to receive, including:

Severe weather alerts
Power outage notifications
Public safety alerts
Traffic and roadway alerts
General emergency notifications

Severe Weather

Emergency information related to severe weather events is published on the Severe Weather page.

Winter Weather

Emergency information related to winter weather events is published on the Winter Weather page.

Social Media in Emergency Situations

The City uses social media platforms to share real-time emergency updates, road closures, public safety information, and community notices.

Tornado Warning Sirens

The City’s tornado warning sirens serve as an additional emergency notification method that complements other communication channels.

The sirens are audibly tested on the first Wednesday of each month. Testing may be postponed if severe or inclement weather is forecast.

VoIP and 9-1-1

Residents using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone services should ensure that their provider has their correct physical address on file to support accurate 9-1-1 emergency response.

Additional Emergency Preparedness Resources

Ready.gov provides emergency preparedness information and resources for a variety of emergency situations.