Weather Alert

FEMA is stepping up to help Hurricane Helene survivors find stable housing with a one-stop-shop Housing Resource Fair in Savannah on Feb. 22. Plus, there's a schedule change for the Richmond County Disaster Recovery Center—it's now opening at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Statesboro area residents are urged to bundle up as a biting cold front descends, with the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston issuing a Cold Weather Advisory Thursday. Expect frigid overnight temperatures and potentially dangerous wind chill values, prompting NWS officials to advise caution.

FEMA is reaching out to eligible Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene through the Home Key housing initiative, a program designed to provide immediate and long-term housing solutions using community resources.

If you applied for FEMA assistance due to Hurricane Helene, you will receive a determination letter outlining your grant amount or explaining why your application is currently “not approved” and how you can address any issues.

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Henry Brigham Community Center in Augusta to connect disaster survivors with housing resources and support in their recovery from Hurricane Helene.

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, February 15th at Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro, GA.

Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene are encouraged to check with both their insurance provider and FEMA for potential disaster assistance to aid in their recovery. Survivors in counties approved for Individual Assistance must submit their applications by Friday, February 7, 2025.

In response to a surge in water-related emergencies caused by severe storms and flooding last year, Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA have purchased a water rescue boat to enhance their emergency response capabilities. This critical addition will help reduce rescue times and provide life-saving support during future flooding events in Bulloch County, Statesboro, and surrounding areas.

Taxpayers in all 159 counties in Georgia are eligible for this tax relief. See full details in the article.

For the second consecutive day, Statesboro residents are being warned about the dangers of black ice on area roads. With temperatures set to drop below freezing again tonight, drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution and allow extra time during their morning commute.