Dear Friend,
As we begin to recover from Hurricane Helene I wanted to let you know that we are aware of widespread power outages, flooding, and damage across the first district. Please continue to follow local advisories and do not take unnecessary risks as recovery efforts begin.
If you need shelter, a list of open shelters can be found here. In Camden County the PSA Recreation Center is open. It is located at 1050 Wildcat Dr., Kingsland, GA.
Additional Hurricane Helene resources can be found here. Both our Savannah and Brunswick offices are open if you need assistance; please do not hesitate to reach out.
Savannah office number: 912-352-0101
Brunswick office number: 912-265-9010
After the Storm Safety Tips
· Watch for crews working across the state. If driving, move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it’s the law in Georgia.
· Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris or fallen trees.
· Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches from power lines – it can kill.
· Don’t step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.
· Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed line out of sight and conduct electricity over great distances.
· Protect electronics and appliances. Disconnect or turn off any appliances that will start automatically when power returns to avoid overloading circuits when power is restored.
FEMA Update
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a major disaster declaration for Georgia counties impacted by Hurricane Debby. This declaration will release federal funding to help the recovery of communities and individuals impacted by the storm.
Federal funding is available for emergency protective measures limited to direct federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support for Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties.
Federal funding is also available for emergency protective measures limited to direct federal assistance for Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties.
To begin the process of obtaining assistance you can apply HERE or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Stay Safe,
