Paulding County northwest of Atlanta has been one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia for two decades. The Etowah River tributaries create flooding risk. The county faces low to moderate tornado risk. Dallas serves as the county seat. The rapid suburban expansion from Atlanta's northwestern suburbs continues to bring significant new residential growth to the county creating ongoing emergency infrastructure planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// 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 | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (770) 443-7651 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-278 GA-120 GA-61 GA-92 |
// County Profile
| County | Paulding County GA |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Population | 176 |
| Area | 312 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
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