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The University of Georgia Lowndes County Extension office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, reasearch-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Wildfire and Air Quality Resources

Red Flag Warnings - https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/iafc2/red-flag-warning-resource-MCC72WHRNFPRHXTHAVYV6EE4POMQ?language=en_US

Be Smoke Ready - https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/iafc2/be-smoke-ready-MCW3XSIXMYOZH2NEDEDRXKRSVY2M?language=en_US

Wildland Fire Preparedness for Farmers and Ranchers - https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/iafc2/active-fire-situation-flyer-MCAGHKUTLRHJG6HPWUNUOA65H7KQ?language=en_US

Action Guides - https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/iafc2/action-guides-MCGJUJIO32BBAHXFWQGFHDBQ756I?language=en_US

Ready Set Go Resources - https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/public-resources?language=en_US   (Translated materials available in other languages)

FEMA Wildfire Outreach Resources - https://www.usfa.fema.gov/wui/outreach/

Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash - https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-06/pehsu-protecting-children-from-wildfire-smoke-and-ash-factsheet.pdf

Coco is Red Air Quality Video for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_pFRrr5Co

AirNow.gov - https://www.airnow.gov/? (Air Quality Ratings by Zipcode and Active Fire Map)

AirNow Youth Education Resources - https://www.airnow.gov/education/

Extension Disaster Education Network - https://extensiondisaster.net/ (Lots of good drought and wildfire resources)


Programs and Services

The Lowndes County Extension Office offers a variety of services including soil and water testing. We provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Lowndes County through telephone consultations, farmer/homeowner site visits, news articles, and collaboration with other agencies. 

The Lowndes County 4-H program keeps students from 4th-12th grade active with a variety of community service activities and learning opportunities. 

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Office Information:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We are closed for lunch 12:00-1:00.
Address: 2102 East Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31601
Phone: 229-333-5185
Email: uge4185@uga.edu

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