*If you are a City of Covington electric customer and you lose power, please do not call 911. Only call 911 in case of emergency or if you see power lines on the ground...do not go near downed power lines.

 

*In the event of a power outage for City of Covington electric customers, please call 770-385-2000 or use the "Report An Issue/Report A Power Outage" feature on the City of Covington's website at https://bit.ly/CityOfCOV_ReportAnIssue. If you call 770-385-2000 and do not immediately get an answer, the system may be fielding multiple phone calls so please try again.

 

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Weather in the south is always unpredictable, but we are encouraging everyone to be prepared just in case the weather predictions are correct for our area.

 

*Stay Informed: Keep up with updates from the National Weather Service, local news, and GEMA. Our Facebook page will not be a source of weather updates. You can also sign up for Newton County Ga Government Code Red notifications at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF879E7AA795 as an additional source.

 

*Prepare for Power Outages: Charge all electronic devices, and have backup power options if possible.

 

*Make a Storm Kit: Your kit should include water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents. Remember to include supplies for pets, infants, elderly family members, or anyone with specific medical needs. Visit ready.gov for more tips on preparing for storms.

 

*More tips and information from GEMA can be found at https://gema.georgia.gov/tropical-storm-helene.

 

 

Regarding the possibility of storm impacts in our area, Mayor Fleeta Baggett said, "I urge all residents to remain vigilant and prepare early for this major weather event. Rest assured your city crews will be out and about. Please do not use 911 to report outages, but call 770-385-2000 to report outages. Stay safe and keep your animals safe as well."