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Lowndes County Flood Maps Are Changing

7/19/21

Lowndes County’s flood maps to include the cities of Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton and Valdosta are being updated and replaced. A multi-year project to develop detailed, digital flood hazard maps for the Withlacoochee Watershed is nearing completion. The new maps, known as Flood Insurance...Read more

Valdosta Fire and Police host Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on July 28

7/8/21

The Valdosta Fire and Police Departments will host the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 28, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., in the City Hall Annex Multipurpose Room, located at 300 North Lee Street.

The friendly inter-departmental competition, which is open to the public...Read more

Lowndes County Emergency Management Weather Advisory- Tropical Storm Elsa

7/6/21

In accordance with information disseminated by the Tallahassee Division of the National Weather Service, Lowndes County Emergency Management is currently monitoring the impacts Tropical Storm Elsa may have on the area, Wednesday. Lowndes County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch, meaning...Read more

Valdosta Fire Department Hosts Rapid Intervention Operations Training with Orlando Fire Department Lieutenant Bassel Ibrahim

7/1/21

On Wednesday, June 30, the Valdosta Fire Department hosted a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Operations Training at the Lowndes County Emergency Operations Center. More than 70 firefighters from across South Georgia attended the training, including at least 25 members of the Valdosta Fire...Read more

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted

6/30/21

UPDATE: The City of Valdosta has lifted its boil water notice as of Thursday afternoon. All samples from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department have passed. Thank you for your understanding throughout this emergency repair situation. If you have any questions, please call City of Valdosta Water...Read more

Citizens Reminded of Grill and Fireworks Safety ahead of Fourth of July Holiday

6/29/21

July 4th is fast approaching. Valdosta Fire Department would like all Valdosta citizens to keep a few key things in mind to help everyone have a safe holiday. In a typical year, far more fires occur on July 4th than any other day in the U.S. There is also a higher risk of injuries associated...Read more

SPLOST Funds Purchase of New Valdosta Fire Department Airpacks to Improve Accountability and Safety of Firefighters

6/29/21

The Valdosta Fire Department recently received its first phase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. The SCBAs supply breathable air to Firefighters. This first phase included seventeen (17) SCBA units. Over the next three years, the Fire Department intends to use SPLOST 8...Read more

Greater Valdosta United Way Sponsors Valdosta Fire Department Safe Haven Training through The Hope Box

6/24/21

On Thursday, June 24, The Valdosta Fire Department concluded a three-day educational training program on the safe haven law. The Greater Valdosta United Way and The Hope Box, a non-profit organization based out of Acworth, sponsored the training. The Hope Box works to educate the public on the...Read more

Valdosta launches TravelSafely App and Emergency Vehicle Preemption as part of Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Grant

6/24/21

On Wednesday, June 23, the City of Valdosta held several events including a Rotary presentation, Community Stakeholders Lunch and Learn, and Connected Vehicle Discussion with numerous speakers from across the state during its official roll out of the TravelSafely App and a smart traffic...Read more

Valdosta Fire Department Stresses the Importance of Cleaning Ovens

6/22/21

Over the weekend, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to several structure fires started by an oven in the kitchen. There are a lot of reasons to keep your kitchen clean. It discourages bugs, reduces the risk of cross contamination, and makes it less flammable. That fine layer of sticky...Read more