Emergency Notifications

Smart911 - Share Critical Information Before an Emergency

The Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority (ChatComm), serving the Cities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek, is the first in Georgia to purchase and use Smart911. Smart911 allows residents to enter information online that is delivered automatically to a 9-1-1 operator when a 9-1-1 call is placed. This same information can be accessed by emergency responders as well.

“By entering critical information online before an emergency, you can help ensure that first responders are better prepared to serve you when you call 9-1-1,” said Mayor Eva Galambos. “Help the City of Sandy Springs help you. Register today.”

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Swift911 Emergency Notification

The Mayor and City Council of Sandy Springs want to ensure every resident is protected during times of an emergency. To that end, The City of Sandy Springs has signed a contract with SwiftReach Networks, Inc. of Mahwah, N.J., to implement SWIFT 911™, an Emergency Notification Service, which is a reverse 911 type system. It is capable of contacting and notifying all Sandy Springs residents and community members in the event of an emergency.  The City will use the system solely to notify residents of emergency incidents throughout the city, where citizen action is requested to preserve life and/or property.

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CodeRED Weather Warnings

The City is registering residents into its CodeRED emergency notification alert system. CodeRED is a reverse 911 system that will automatically call residents and businesses with a recorded warning from the National Weather Service if a severe weather warning is issued for your area. Anyone who wishes to receive a phone call on their land line or mobile phone may enter or update their information at the following link.

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Emergency Twitter Notifications

Follow us on Twitter @SSGA_Traffic to receive updates through your computer or mobile phone on road conditions, road closures and other incidents that affect traffic in Sandy Springs.

Also consider following us on Twitter @SSGA_Emergency to receive notifications in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.