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Lanita A. Lloyd
Deputy Director
140 North Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-499-4567
Fax: 770-499-4558
ema@cobbcounty.org
Cobb Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Crisis Communication Systems
Forewarned is Forearmed
Before you can take the proper course of action during an emergency, you must first know that the emergency is occurring. Cobb County uses several tools to notify the public about disasters and emergency situations, working together to ensure that the maximum numbers of people are notified of an immediate, life threatening emergency. Click on each one of our means of communication below for further information.
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Enhanced F Scale for Tornado DamageSafety Recommendations
- Tune to local Atlanta TV or Radio WSB TV2, WAGA TV5, WXIA TV11, WGCL TV46 or WSB Radio AM 750 for weather updates.
- Go immediately to your basement or safe area in your home in high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
- Carry a battery-operated radio and NOAA weather alert radio. You will know when the emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
- If, during a storm, you are outside in open areas away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
- Do not rely or count on hearing a siren if you are in a low-lying area.
- Do not call 911 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 911 emergency response system.
- Cobb's sirens do not specify the type of storm or emergency; therefore, you should tune in to your local your local radio or television station for further information.