Weather Alert

Southeast Georgia, including the Statesboro area, and South Carolina residents should keep an eye on the forecast next week, as the potential for winter weather is increasing. While details remain uncertain, a cold air mass and the possibility of snow and freezing rain are on the horizon.

Georgia emergency management officials and motorists are taking proactive steps to avoid a repeat of the 2014 "Snowmageddon," as the state prepares for significant winter weather. The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) began treating roadways early and is focused on making roads passable, with crews working around the clock to ensure public safety.

Bulloch County VOAD needs more trained volunteers to assist our community in times of crisis and encourages churches, civic clubs and individuals to attend this training. The Early Response Team (ERT) Training by UMCOR will take place on Saturday, January 18 at Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro, GA.

As Georgia recovers from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, FEMA urges residents to take proactive steps to strengthen their homes against future storms, with federal assistance available for mitigation efforts.

The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bulloch County will remain open daily until Friday, January 17, 2025, giving survivors of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene more time to seek in-person FEMA assistance. Residents in designated counties are encouraged to apply for disaster relief before the final application deadline has been extended until February 7, 2025.

Misconceptions about disaster aid can keep survivors from seeking help, but FEMA urges Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene to apply, even if they're unsure about eligibility—grants and loans are available to support recovery.

Homeowners and renters affected by Tropical Storm Debby in August and Hurricane Helene in September now have until February 7 to apply for assistance.

The National Weather Service in Charleston, South Carolina has issued a tornado watch for parts of Georgia and South Carolina. This watch includes Statesboro and Bulloch County, GA and will remain in effect until 1:00 PM EST Sunday afternoon.

Bulloch County VOAD needs more trained volunteers to assist our community in times of crisis and encourages churches, civic clubs and individuals to attend this training. The Early Response Team (ERT) Training by UMCOR will take place on Saturday, January 11 at Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro, GA.

FEMA has returned to the Kiwanis Fairgrounds Bulloch County to open a temporary mobile Disaster Recovery Center. Bulloch and area residents affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby are being urged to come to the center to make sure they have completed their FEMA disaster assistance applications ahead of the January 7, 2025 , deadline.