Rockdale County Lifts Shelter in Place

ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 30, 2024       

ROCKDALE COUNTY LIFTS SHELTER IN PLACE

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is lifting the Shelter in Place recommendation and the evacuation zone for Rockdale County effective immediately. The latest readings from monitoring the last 24 hours via EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) with results showing Rockdale County with an average level of all readings at .09 well below the action level (.5) as of the last reading (September 30 at 4:59 pm).

Rockdale County Water Resources has tested the water, and it is deemed safe. The EPA will continue to monitor the air quality readings. Citizens can expect to continue to see clouds until its fully dissipated.

The Courthouse and all County Facilities, except Johnson Park, will reopen on Tuesday (October 1, 2024). Businesses in Rockdale County can proceed as normal.

Please continue to monitor Rockdale County’s social media and website (www.rockdalecountyga.gov) for all updates, as this information is fluid.

For non-emergency situations, citizens can call the EMA Hotline at 770-278-8300. EMA will continue to monitor the incident and provide updates.

We appreciate the public’s patience during this incident.

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