Nov 4, 2013 | Community Information
The sooner you notice the signs of stroke and call 911, the better the chance of recovery. Take a minute to learn how to act F.A.S.T. It’s an easy way to remember the signs of stroke. Visit: www.strokeawareness.com for more info Stroke, also known as a...
Jun 11, 2013 | Community Information
Here is a little reminder, because we don’t want another occurrence of this again. 06-11-13 11:00 hrs
Mar 7, 2013 | Community Information
There have been rumors of the possibility of arsnic being in our water supply, here are the facts from Roger Naylor the Director of Public Relations, Southeast Health District 1101 Church St. Waycross, GA 31501 Ph. 912.338.5232 Fax 912.285.6121 Follow us on Twitter:...
Feb 8, 2013 | Community Information
Floods, Flash Floods Can Happen Anytime, Anywhere Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters, except fire. In Georgia, most communities experience some kind of flooding after spring rains or heavy thunderstorms. Floods can be slow or fast...
Feb 7, 2013 | Community Information
Beware of Lightning – A Deadly Threat in Thunderstorms Lightning is a deadly “by-product” of thunderstorms which are very common in Georgia, particularly in the spring and summer. Lightning kills an average of 100 people a year throughout the United...
Feb 6, 2013 | Community Information
Tornado Preparedness Requires a Plan Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air, extending from a thunderstorm that is in contact with the ground. Tornadoes can vary in shape, size and intensity. Most tornadoes are weak, lasting a few minutes and producing winds...