Hurricane Florence Information for Georgia from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Hurricane Florence Information  for Georgia from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency 

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is actively monitoring Hurricane Florence and is coordinating with our federal, state, local, public and private sector partners to ensure we are ready to respond.

Out-of-state Evacuees

• Georgia State Parks, including campsites and cottages, are open to evacuees. Georgia State Parks will not be turning away any visitors seeking assistance. 

o   All cabins will be allowed to accommodate domestic pets. Pet fees will be waived during this weather event. 

o   Parks that currently have overnight equestrian facilities will allow visitors traveling with horses to use portable corrals and high lines (with tree saver straps).  AH Stephens State Park will utilize the event field as an overflow for their equestrian campground.

o   For information about parks, updates and how to rent facilities please go to https://gastateparks.org/alerts.

• The Atlanta Motor Speedway camping facilities are open for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Florence. Campgrounds utilized will be Legends for dry camping and Premium (main entrance road) for hook-ups.

o   More information can be found at http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/media/news/ams-opening-camping-facilities-hurricane-florence-evacuees.html.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended interstate movement requirements for animals evacuating from Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Visit the Ga. Department of Agriculture website​ for more information. 
• We are monitoring fuel supplies across the state, and there are no fuel shortages reported at this time.

Additional Sources of Info

• South Carolina Emergency Management Division
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety 
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management 

 

There are currently no evacuation orders or declared states of emergency for Georgia.

Regardless of the forecast, there are steps you can take to ensure you and those you care for are ready for a weather emergency. Make a communications plan, build a Ready Kit and take steps to stay informed on all local alerts. For more details on how to be prepared, visit the Ready Georgia website to begin your planning now. 

GEMA/HS will provide additional information and updates regarding Hurricane Florence via this website, and our social media.