Weather Alert

Citizens should prepare to be without power for several days. One of the main requests we are receiving is for drinking water. Bulloch County VOAD is working on options for water and has begun opening water refill stations for drinking water. We will update this list as more stations become available.

Pittman Park United Methodist Church will be open from 11 am to 6 pm for those needing a place to refresh and recharge following the storm. Hot showers, hot meal, device recharging and AC.

Georgia Power crews are working around the clock to restore power after Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in the southeast region. Area Manager Joel Hanner reports that restoration efforts are underway, with more resources arriving daily and estimated restoration times expected by late Saturday.

The hospital secured backup supplies including mobile generators and fuel to continue normal operations during Hurricane Helene. An announcement will be made regarding scheduled surgeries and clinic operations on Monday.

If you are trying to get in touch with a family member, friend, or your Georgia Southern student right now, please know that much of the community is currently without power and Internet, and there are interruptions in cell service, as well. NO serious storm-related injuries or deaths have been reported at this time.

Damage assessment teams are in the field for the most efficient response. Crews are navigating flooded roadways, fallen trees, and high wind gusts attempting to restore power.

Pittman Park United Methodist Church will be open from 12pm to 7pm for those needing a place to refresh and recharge following the storm.

Excelsior EMC and neighboring cooperatives are facing widespread devastation. This seems to be the worst storm in Excelsior EMC’s history. The damage is extensive and conditions remain dangerous for both crews and the public, but they are working diligently to restore power.

Bulloch County residents are rallying together to assist with recovery efforts following the damage from Hurricane Helene. With hundreds of roads impassable due to fallen trees, the community is encouraged to lend their equipment and support to help clear the way.

A powerful Hurricane Helene swept through Bulloch County overnight, leaving thousands of residents without power and causing widespread damage, including downed trees, blocked roads, and property destruction. Local authorities are urging citizens to stay indoors and check on elderly neighbors as crews work to assess and clear the damage.