As the middle of September creeps up, we approach peak hurricane season in Georgia. While living near the coast has its benefits there’s always the chance of being affected by a hurricane. Here are some helpful tips to be prepared in the event of one. 

• Keep yourself updated by watching news updates
• Purchase supplies like food, water, and gas days ahead of time to avoid long lines 
• Charge your phone and check flashlight batteries
• Download the ReadyGA app for important emergency information updates
• Check the University Alert webpage for cancellations, campus closings, and announcements 
• Follow evacuation orders from local and University officials
• Never leave pets behind in the event of an evacuation
• Check in with friends and family using text messages or social media (cellular lines can become overloaded)

• Take important papers like your driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc. during an evacuation

In the unfortunate event of a hurricane, it’s important to use resources through Georgia Southern Emergency Management and Bulloch County Emergency Management to stay informed and updated. 

Useful links: https://finops.georgiasouthern.edu/emergencymanagement/hurricane-preparedness/ 

https://bullochcounty.net/emergency-management/