Carrollton Georgia is home to the University of West Georgia and sits in the foothills of northwest Georgia within a significant tornado corridor. Carroll County experiences frequent severe thunderstorm events. The city hosts significant manufacturing and is within the I-20 industrial corridor west of Atlanta. University of West Georgia serves as a regional higher education hub for west Georgia and eastern Alabama, with significant emergency planning coordination with Carroll County.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Severe Storm / Industrial |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 770-830-2000 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1128 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Carroll County GA
Georgia · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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4/10
Low Risk