The Grice Connect team is monitoring Hurricane Helene and compiling information you may need. Please check back to this page often for our latest updates and information on Hurricane Helene.
3:00 AM update - Bulloch County Public Safety are reporting trees down all over the county. Over 20,000 are without power. Shelter in place. We have about three more hours of Tropical Storm Winds.
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Weather Alerts
As of 5 am 9/27/24:
Click here for NWS Charleston updated weather forecast.
Active Wind speeds
- Click on th plus or minus on the right to expand or zoom in the map.
- Mash the play button on bottom left to see future forecast.
- Click on the Windy logo at top center to expand the map and see more options.
- Wind speed label is at the Statesboro Airport
When to call 911
- Medical and other safety-related (tree on house, criminal activity, fire).
- Tree down blocking roadway, road flooded or other storm emergencies. (you may call Public Works directly from 8-5 at 912-764-6369
- Flooding in your home is a mess but not a health emergency. (You may call 911 if you need assistance in getting out of the home and to higher ground.)
Do NOT use Facebook to message any of the public safety agencies.
Road Closures
You can search by road name or locate the road on the map and click on it to get a road status. Check road status before you travel.
Sheriff Noel Brown is urging everyone to please stay off the roads between midnight Thursday, September 26, 2024 and 6 am Friday morning, September 27, 2024. The approaching storm is expected to bring high winds, which may lead to fallen trees and other hazards on the roadways. Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during these hours.
Power Outages
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread power outages across the area. Please see outage maps with estimated restoration times below.
To REPORT an outage to GEORGIA POWER, please CLICK HERE. If there is a dangerous condition, including downed power lines, please call 1-888-891-0938.
To REPORT an outage to Excelsior EMC, please call 912-685-2115.
Never touch any downed or low hanging power line. Always assume power lines are energized. Report the location of any downed or low hanging line to the power company. You can also contact local authorities or dial 911 if it is an emergency situation.
Watch vs. Warning
Food safety
