Bulloch County EMA Director Corey Kemp has released this Bulloch County update on Saturday evening, August 3, 2024 on now Tropical Storm Debby.
Topical Storm Debby Potential Impacts
As of 5 pm on Saturday, August 3rd.
Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to reach hurricane strength over the next 48 hours.
- The potential rainfall totals have increased to 8 -10 inches, up to 12 in some areas.
- The Earliest Reasonable Time of Arrival of Tropical Storm Force Winds: GA - Sunday night, SC - Monday morning
- Most Likely Time this area could see Tropical Storm Force Winds: GA - Late Monday /Monday night
State of Emergency
Governor Kemp has declared a State of Emergency in all 159 counties of Georgia due to the potential negative impacts of Tropical Depression 4.
This order makes all resources of the State of Georgia available to assist in preparation, response, and recovery activities throughout affected areas and directs activation of the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan (GEOP).
See Executive Order 08.03.24.01
Bulloch EMA remains in Increase Readiness phase.
Make a plan
Director Kemp encourages citizens to take proactive steps now that will help navigate the impact of storms that arise next week.
While it's too early to predict exactly where and when it will arrive, it is essential for us all to be prepared. Whether it's your family or your business, the presence of this storm is an active reminder to thoroughly review and update your emergency plan:
- print a copy to ensure it is available during a loss of power
- verify and update contact information
- do you have emergency supplies of food, water, and fuel?
Remember generator safety if there is a loss of power. Inspect your property limbs, chairs, and trampolines. They can become flying projectiles.
Monitor weather updates such as the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service CHS, Grice Connect or the local media of your choice.
Code Red Alert
The City of Statesboro and Bulloch County announced a partnership to implement the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by OnSolve, based in Ormond Beach, Florida. Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for saving lives, including locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals, and issuing timely evacuations.
Click here to add this to your phone now.
Be Alert
Be ready to take action should severe weather develop. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, Grice Connect, Bulloch County EMA, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Click here for updated weather information throughout the day.
The Grice Connect team will continue to monitor this storm through the weekend.
