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Haralson County hurricane guide

The Haralson County Emergency Management Homeland Security Agency in Buchanan manages emergency preparedness programs for the county, writes plans for natural and manmade disasters, and coordinates local agencies during emergencies. It works with GEMA and FEMA.

Checked on October 8, 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 Haralson County Emergency Management Homeland Security Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office 770-646-2036 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 770-646-2011 Sheriff's Office main line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Haralson County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page. It does not list an alert signup; ask the EMA how to get county emergency alerts. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Haralson County does not publish a list of designated shelters or a shelter page on the pages checked. If an evacuation or shelter is announced, the county says it will use its emergency alerts, so sign up for them and check the county website. Do not travel to a site until it is announced as open.

Cities and towns

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources

Checked on October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.