Cherokee Residents Urged to use Caution when oprating Chains Saws. Storm damage can be reported to 678-493-4059.

Currently the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, GEMA, and the National Weather Service are conducting damage assessments from yesterday’s tornado. The National Weather Service will be conducting a Press Conference at the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Headquarters at 2pm.

Cherokee County Roads and Bridges is urging residents not to place storm debris on the sides of the road. That agency will not be removing debris that has been deposited in the right of way.

Residents are urged to use caution when operating chainsaws. OSHA chainsaw safety tips are as follows:

-Clear away dirt, debris, small tree limbs and rocks from the saw’s chain path. Look for nails, spikes or other metal in the tree before cutting.
-Shut off the saw or engage its chain brake when carrying the saw on rough or uneven terrain.
-Keep your hands on the saw’s handles, and maintain secure footing while operating the saw.
-Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when operating the saw, which includes hand, foot, leg, eye, face, hearing and head protection.
-Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
-Be careful that the trunk or tree limbs will not bind against the saw.
-Watch for branches under tension, they may spring out when cut.
-Gasoline-powered chain saws must be equipped with a protective device that minimizes chain saw kickback.
-Be cautious of saw kick-back. To avoid kick-back, do not saw with the tip. If equipped, keep tip guard in place.

Storm damage can be called into 678-493-4059. That information will be referred to assessment teams.

Address/Location
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office – GA
498 Chattin Dr
Canton, GA 30115

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 678-493-4200