Though Southwest Georgia is now not expected to see impacts from Hurricane Ian, some southwest Georgia school districts and colleges are altering school plans out of an abundance of caution.
Hurricane Ian swamped southwest Florida, flooding streets and buildings, knocking out power to over 1 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland.
WALB spoke with some shoppers that did not want to go on camera, but they said storing water inside Ziploc bags and freezing them now will be a huge help. Having ready-to-eat foods, like fruit, canned items and bread, will be good items to have.
The Red Cross Southwest Georgia region has already deployed a small contingent of staff and volunteers to Florida. They say more could be sent in the coming days.
Hurricane Ida left hundreds of thousands of people in need across the states and some folks in South Georgia have taken it upon themselves to help those in their time of need.
It was reported that more than 22,000 power poles were damaged during the storm, and Wylie said it’s been a little more challenging in some areas to restore energy.
Peak hurricane season is just around the corner and scientists at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography are working with NOAA to improve hurricane forecasts.
State Farm has joined together with the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes to remind property owners that a little preparation can make a big difference when it comes to safety and security during hurricane season.
During Friday’s meeting, the Chatham County Commission discussed reserve funds in the county budget related to the mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
South Georgia’s hotels are also filling up with evacuees. Every chain hotel in Americus is completely full right now. Evacuees are taking advantage of their time in the city.
Leaders from across Beaufort County held a news conference Sunday urging people to do everything they can now to prepare for impacts from Hurricane Dorian.
Millions of dollars expected to be lost in the cotton industry, alone. Mobley Gin Company in Doerun is feeling the effects of Hurricane Michael a week after the storm hit.
The damage to storm-ravaged fields in southwest Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Michael is nothing short of “catastrophic,” says Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.
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