Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a […]
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Bulloch County VOAD Participating in Hurricane Preparedness Week
Bulloch County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) a local non-profit that responds to humanitarian needs in times of disaster, is preparing for hurricane season during hurricane preparedness week. Each day this week we will be bringing you tips and ideas about hurricane preparedness. Last year Bulloch County were spared a major hurricane event. 2020 […]
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Be Hurricane Prepared: Strengthen Your Home to Withstand Wind
Be prepared if you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, […]
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Be Hurricane Prepared: Complete a Written Family Plan
The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW, before the season begins. Once you’re under pressure, having a written plan will take the guesswork out of what you need to do to protect you and your family. Know where you will ride out the storm and get your supplies now. You don’t want to […]
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Be Hurricane Prepared: Stand Ready to Help Your Neighbors
Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches. Learn about all the different actions your community can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with hurricanes: ready.gov/neighbors Comprehensive preparedness requires the whole community to participate and FEMA places […]
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Be Prepared for a Hurricane: Get an Insurance Checkup Today
This Hurricane Preparedness Week, call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance checkup to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home…and remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for flooding. floodsmart.gov. Act now as flood […]
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Be Prepared for Hurricanes Assemble Disaster Supplies Now
Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too. Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine supplies to last each person in your family for a […]
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EGSC clubs, organizations plan hurricane relief car wash
East Georgia State College’s (EGSC) clubs and organizations will be hosting a car wash for hurricane relief. The car wash will be Thursday, September 30 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in parking lot P8 on the EGSC Swainsboro Campus, located between the main academic buildings. Students involved in clubs and organizations will be washing […]
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Elsa regains Strength to Hurricane, Bulloch included in Governors State of Emergency order
8 PM, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Hurricane Elsa Update from Ted Wynn, Bulloch Public Safety and EMA Director: Elsa has regained strength to a minimal hurricane with winds gusting to 75mph. It is moving north at 14 mph, so forward speed has picked up since last report, and it is expected to weaken to a […]
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Hurricane Isais Strengthens Chatham Remains in Cone
The National Hurricane Center has released the 8 pm update for Hurricane Isaias. The track has shifted slightly westward and Chatham County remains in the error cone. Please note that these track shifts are expected and will likely continue over the next few advisories. From GEMA: Hurricane Isaias is currently a Category 1 hurricane with […]
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Tropical Storm Elsa force winds expected between 8 PM and midnight
6 PM update (07/07/21) : Ted Wynn, with Bulloch County Public Safety and the Emergency Management Agency, updated Bulloch County this evening on Tropical Storm Elsa and the best ways to prepare our community for the fast approaching storm. TS Elsa/6pm Update: Maximum Sustained Current Winds are 45-50mph. A couple of changes noted since 2pm […]
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Bulloch EMA Tropical Storm Elsa Monday, July 5th Update
Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA Director Ted Wynn’s Sunday Tropical Storm Elsa update for Bulloch County. Tropical Storm Elsa continues it’s track towards our area. We can expect to feel the effects of what could be a tropical storm or depression early Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. Below is the latest Elsa update graphics […]
