Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services

March 7, 2024, 3:00 PM - Atlanta Hwy is currently shut down at 3795 (Racetrack) due to power and fiber optic lines that were pulled down possibly by a tractor trailer. E22, Car 34, and ACCPD are on scene assisting with traffic management. Avoid the area for the next hour or so.

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Firefighting operations are currently underway in the area of 325 Tallassee Road for a fire at Hogan’s Lumber. No injuries have been reported. Expect delays in the area. Due to ongoing operations, investigations as to cause and origin of the fire has not yet begun.

TOMORROW, OCT. 4: There will be a nationwide emergency alert test sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones at 2:20 p.m. ET. Important information and what can be expected from the nationwide test: fema.gov/press-release/… Frequently Asked Questions ⤵️

Lines Down - Inner Loop/Commerce Rd dlvr.it/SwvcvY

Both lanes shut down on the Inner Loop near Commerce Rd. Avoid area, seek alternate route. nixle.us/ERGY3

IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-mana…

We have trucks at the scene of a vehicle fire at Milledge Plaza, located at 2095 S. Milledge Avenue. The fire is out and the vehicle is being prepared to be towed. The scene will be clear momentarily.

Portable generators are useful during storms, but if not used safely, they can cause injury and death. usfa.fema.gov/img/share/safe…

Athens residents: Follow this QR code to complete a secure form to share information with our 911 dispatchers and first responders like names of emergency contacts, locations of hidden keys, lock boxes, gate codes, relevant medical information, or information about pets.

Beginning at approximately 8:00AM, we will be conducting a large-scale training exercise in the area of Athens Church on Huntington Road. Do not be alarmed by seeing an increased presence of emergency personnel in the area.

Athens-Clarke County is currently under a tornado watch until 9:00 p.m. this evening. Please limit outdoor activities and travel when possible and prepare for some potentially severe weather.

accgov.com/CivicAlerts.as… Media Release regarding a small plane that crashed in Athens this afternoon. Thankfully, the two passengers walked away with only minor injuries.