As our community continues to recover from TS/Hurricane Debby we are working to get all of the information people impacted by storm in one easy reference place. Bulloch VOAD continues to lean on GA VOAD and National VOAD partners to bring as much assistance to the community as possible.
Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA continue to push out road and other helpful information on their Facebook Page. Check there often as well.
Storm victims
At this time we encourage anyone with a storm related need to contact the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Command Center located at Southbridge Community Church, 12376 US 301, Statesboro, GA. You can also contact them by phone or email below.
Phone: 770-853-0729
Email: [email protected]
Web: GABaptist.org
All GABDR volunteers are trained in mold remediation and flood cleanup, have had background checks and are credentialed.
Some of the services they are providing FREE for flood victims:
- Remove anything floodwaters has touched including furniture, flooring, wallboard, insulation, cabinets and more.
- Treatment of homes with Shockwave sanitizer to inhibit mold growth
- Citizens can receive premixed Shockwave at the command center if they bring a container
- Citizens who do not have a sprayer, they will provide a sprayer with Shockwave
They are also helping keep a list of unmet needs and have teams here working to assess and assist.
If they can't provide assistance they can hopefully connect you to other organizations that can assist.
Make sure anyone assisting you are credentialed and vetted members of Georgia Baptist Diaster or have been registered and vetted by them.
Our goal with a central source of assistance is to prevent bad actors from coming in and taking advantage of victims. Use caution when accepting aid or assistance from anyone you do not know that has not been vetted by Georgia Baptist or Bulloch County VOAD.
Volunteers or Organizations Offering help
Bulloch County VOAD has partnered with the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief to help lead our initial recovery efforts. Any organization that wants to provide volunteers or resources to help flood victims in Bulloch County are asked to contact their Command Center located at Southbridge Community Church, 12376 US 301, Statesboro, GA.
You can also contact them by phone or email below.
Phone: 770-853-0729
Email: [email protected]
They have assessors and teams in Bulloch County and are tracking request for assistance and unmet needs.
VOLUNTEERS PLEASE DO NOT SELF DEPLOY.
Bulloch County Health Department Information
The Bulloch County Health Department knows many residents of our district are still dealing with the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, and we want to provide you with several resources related to post-storm clean up, personal safety tips and mold and mildew remediation guidance that may be of assistance in your efforts.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created an extensive document that provides a vast amount of information related to storm preparedness and recovery. English and Spanish versions of this document can be accessed here: https://www.cdc.gov/.../preparedness-and-safety-messaging/
- Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Before, During, and After: https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/about/
- Flood Recovery (Including Guidance Related to Wells & Septic Systems): https://www.neha.org/hurricane-flooding-resources
- Reentering Your Flooded Home: https://www.cdc.gov/.../reentering-your-flooded-home...
- How to Protect Your Respiratory Health During Disaster Clean Up: https://www.cdc.gov/.../what-you-can-do-to-protect-your...
- 8 Tips to Clean Up Mold: https://youtu.be/siaHy9yBuEA?si=5A1CSnMk379YDROT
- Clean Up Safely After a Natural Disaster: https://youtu.be/_0iiD-N1d7c?si=lftgQco59gXcGnRM
*The Southeast Health District does not evaluate for or provide remediation services for mold or mildew in residential properties.
Storm coverage
Click here to view all storm coverage by Grice Connect for Bulloch County.
Red Cross and FEMA Hotlines
Red Cross Hotline
1-800-733-2767
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362
disasterassistance.gov
Shower and Free Washing Machines
Esther's Place is offering free showers for women and children affected by Tropical Storm Debby. They also have women's clothing and hygiene products. Call 912-225-6583 for assistance.
Food Assistance
Statesboro Food Bank
Statesboro Food Bank located at 506 Miller Street in Statesboro is providing emergency meal boxes for citizens impacted by the storm. Call them at 912-386-1462 to order your FREE food box or email them at [email protected]
Storage Units
Brooklet Storage (108 Firefly Lane, Brooklet, GA 30415) is offering 20% off storage unit rent for anyone impacted by flooding. To receive this discount, please call 912-502-1212.
Road closure updates
Bulloch County GIS team has put together this interactive map to give citizens the most updated information possible on road closures and repairs.
Animal Welfare
If you’re aware of ANY emergent animal situations in Statesboro/Bulloch County, the following organizations are ready to help:
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Fixing the Boro, or call (912) 205-5978
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The Humane Society of Statesboro & Bulloch County, Inc., or call (912) 681-9393
Item Donation Opportunities
Statesboro Food Bank
- Food donation needs:
- Canned veggies and fruit
- Cereals and cereal bars (bogo at Publix)
- Canned chili, beef stew and soups, with pop tops if available
- Canned meats and seafood
- Saltines
- Eggs
- Milk
You can drop off your donations to the Statesboro Food Bank at 506 Miller Street at Northside Drive West, big gray steel building. Call them first at 912-386-1462 to make sure they have volunteers available to help in-take your food contributions.
Volunteers needed at the Statesboro Food Bank.
Large quantity donations
All large quantity donations of food and supplies for Bulloch, Chatham and Bryan County should be directed to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone - 912-236-6750
Financial Contributions
The best way you can help now is to contribute to organizations assisting the victims. These are the organizations that Bulloch County VOAD have knowledge of actively working in our community to assist individuals.
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Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery
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Feed the Boro
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Fostering Families
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Statesboro Food Bank
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Pittman Park United Methodist Church
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First Presbyterian Church
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American Red Cross
If you are providing a resources for storm victims please email the Grice Connect team at [email protected] with information on your assistance.
Safety Reminders
Use generators safely. Always use them outdoors and at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and attached garages. Make sure to keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding.
Flooding can affect power systems, as utility companies may shut down portion of the electrical grid. If the power goes out, use only flashlights or battery-powered lanterns for emergency lighting. Never use candles during a blackout or power outage due to extreme risk of fire.
Document any property damage. If you’re able to safely do so, take photos and contact your insurance company right away for assistance and next steps.
Use caution when cleaning up. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, and sturdy thick-soled shoes. Do not try to remove heavy debris by yourself. Use an appropriate mask if cleaning mold or other debris. People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.
