Nelson hurricane guide¶
Nelson is a small inland city in north Georgia that lies in both Cherokee and Pickens counties. The city's emergency services page points residents to the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency for CodeRED alerts and to county non-emergency lines. For county emergency management, alerts, and shelter information, see the Cherokee County page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the City of Nelson. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: nelsongeorgia.com
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 770-735-2211 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Cherokee County E-911 non-emergency line | 678-493-4080 | The county's non-emergency line, as listed on the city's emergency services page. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency: The county emergency management site the city's emergency services page links to, including CodeRED sign up. Website.
County services that cover Nelson¶
Cherokee County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Nelson. The Cherokee County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Cherokee County Rave Alerts: Free alerts. Sign up before a storm. This is the Rave link on the county EMA site. Website.
- Cherokee County EMA hurricane page: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.