Emergency Services

The City of Valdosta works closely with Lowndes County Emergency Management and other local municipalities and governments to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a host of potential hazards and threats that may affect the citizens of our area. The city urges all citizens to have a family and/or business emergency plan and to communicate these plans with your family members and coworkers. Visit the Georgia Ready site for valuable information about being informed, making a plan and staying involved. Visit www.weather.gov/tae for updated information about weather in our area.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Call Center	Dial 911
Non-Emergency Line	229-245-5270
Valdosta Police Department	229-242-2606
VPD Crime Tip Line	229-293-3091
Valdosta Fire Department	229-333-1835
Arson Tip Line	1-800-282-5804
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office	229-671-2900
Lowndes County Emergency Management	229-671-2791

Alert Lowndes

Citizens are urged to sign up for Alert Lowndes, the emergency alert system facilitated by Lowndes County, to receive emergency information via your phone.

Area Shelters

In the event emergency shelters are needed, citizens are encouraged to utilize the following shelters, or others as directed by the Lowndes County Emergency Management Director.