Warming and Cooling Centers 

During periods of extreme heat or cold, the DeKalb County Extreme Temperature Plan (Draft - coming soon) will be implemented. The criteria for activating this plan during extreme temperature conditions are as follows:

Local authorities  are tasked with identifying and designating facilities equipped with heating and/or air conditioning where individuals can seek temporary refuge during extreme temperature events, challenging travel conditions, or power outages to escape hazardous weather. These Extreme Temperature Centers offer limited services beyond what is typically available in the building. They may operate during regular business hours or extend their hours based on the situation and demand. Examples of such centers include libraries, community centers, and senior centers.

Emergency Support Function ESF#6 Human Services

The DeKalb County Emergency Support Function The DeKalb County Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) is a crucial document that highlights Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6, dedicated to Mass Care and Sheltering. This section is essential for overseeing emergency shelter operations in DeKalb County, GA. It provides comprehensive sheltering strategies and an operational framework for disaster-related sheltering in the region. Furthermore, it addresses the utilization of extreme temperature centers during severe heat or cold spells and includes facilities that provide relief to both residents and visitors of DeKalb County. While the Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) itself will not be attached to the webpage, its significance is summarized.  

Warming Centers

• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316.
• North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, 30341 (See pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline.) 
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, 30033 (See pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline.)  
• Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Dr., Scottdale, 30079
• Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30034

Cooling Centers

• County Line - Ellenwood Library 4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
• Covington Library, 3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032
• Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
• Doraville Library, 3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340
• Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
• Embry Hills Library, 3773 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Flat Shoals Library, 4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034
• Gresham Library, 2418 Gresham Rod SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
• Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
• Lithonia-Davidson Library, 6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
• Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, 3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
• Redan-Trotti Library, 1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
• Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
• Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
• Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
• Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
• Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
• Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

Resources to Support Preparedness Efforts

• Extreme Heat
• Be prepared for extreme heat
• A Guide for Alerts and Warnings
• Who is at risk to extreme heat - National Integrated Heat Health Information System
• Winter Weather
• Be prepared for a winter storm
• A Guide for Alerts and Warnings
• Stay Safe in the Extreme Cold

Resource Links -Specific Weather Hazards for your Area

National Weather Service Peachtree City/Atlanta
(Our local weather office that issues weather products for DeKalb County)

Flooding:
National Weather Service Local Flood Gauges
National Weather Service Flood Safety
Centers for Disease Control Flood Safety
FEMA Flood Safety
Floodsmart National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA)
Georgia Flood Mapping
DeKalb County Floodplain Management

Winter Weather:
National Weather Service Winter Weather Safety
FEMA Winter Weather and Extreme Cold Safety
Centers for Disease Control Winter Weather Safety
AAA Winter Weather Driving Tips

Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning:
National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Safety
FEMA Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning Safety
Centers for Disease Control Lightning Safety and Statistics

Tornadoes:
National Weather Service Tornado Safety
FEMA Tornado Safety
Centers for Disease Control Tornado Safety