{"id":300,"date":"2023-08-28T13:53:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/?p=300"},"modified":"2023-08-28T19:49:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T23:49:33","slug":"preparing-for-tropical-storm-idalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/2023\/08\/preparing-for-tropical-storm-idalia\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we monitor for Tropical Storm Idalia, you should take precautions and prepare your household for extreme weather events. <strong>Please note:<\/strong> this blog post is being made at 1:50PM on 8-28-2023. There will be updates to the path of the storm that you should monitor through the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/srh\/tropical?office=jax\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/srh\/tropical?office=jax\" target=\"_blank\">National Weather Service.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/8-28-23-1346.png\" alt=\"Image of the path of Tropical Storm Idalia as of 1:46PM on 8-28-23\" class=\"wp-image-303\" width=\"897\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/8-28-23-1346.png 897w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/8-28-23-1346-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/8-28-23-1346-768x630.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of the path of Tropical Storm Idalia as of 1:46PM on 8-28-23<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for CodeRED emergency notification system.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glynncounty.org\/671\/CodeRED?fbclid=IwAR0sW28OzfPCth2bW6k95cqlmk4_uxu43WG0GBX6zuOBxHMToR70GfL0_Bk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/glynncounty.org\/671\/CodeRED?fbclid=IwAR0sW28OzfPCth2bW6k95cqlmk4_uxu43WG0GBX6zuOBxHMToR70GfL0_Bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glynn County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.coderedweb.com\/CNE\/en-US\/3CC907D212DC?fbclid=IwAR0v3IlT4-Vv7Ki6ES4WbNaAJojTlt3wv2jLxCykJTNUm-ggkTqG03aqvlU\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/public.coderedweb.com\/CNE\/en-US\/3CC907D212DC?fbclid=IwAR0v3IlT4-Vv7Ki6ES4WbNaAJojTlt3wv2jLxCykJTNUm-ggkTqG03aqvlU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McIntosh County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.camden.ga.us\/482\/CodeRED\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.co.camden.ga.us\/482\/CodeRED\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camden County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/signup.hyper-reach.com\/hyper_reach\/sign_up_page_2\/?id=51282\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/signup.hyper-reach.com\/hyper_reach\/sign_up_page_2\/?id=51282\" target=\"_blank\">Wayne County<\/a> (Hyper-Reach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/srh\/tropical?office=jax\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/srh\/tropical?office=jax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monitor weather alerts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure items outside. We are expected to have severe wind conditions. Please tie down, bring in, or otherwise secure anything outside that could be picked up.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prepare.uga.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Emergency-Kit-Checklists.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/prepare.uga.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Emergency-Kit-Checklists.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Prepare an emergency kit<\/a> with all of the necessities for a minimum of 3 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget your pet! Make sure that you include them in your emergency packing. Reserve enough of their food for 3 days, water for them, and any medications that they may need to take. If you need to evacuate, check with the shelters before you leave if it is ok for you to bring pets along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an evacuation, you may be unable to fill up at a gas station for miles outside of city limits. Plan ahead and make sure that you <strong>have a full tank of gas<\/strong>. If you plan to stay home and the power goes out, you will want to <strong>have batteries ready for all devices<\/strong> you commonly use. <strong>Check your generator before <\/strong>the storm arrives to make any adjustments that may be needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your evacuation route. Hotels may fill up quickly, so have a back-up plant. Contact friends\/family further inland that you may be able to stay with. Monitor for shelter options that pop up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services\/find-an-open-shelter.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services\/find-an-open-shelter.html\" target=\"_blank\">American Red Cross<\/a> shelter information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgia Department of Transportation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.ga.gov\/GDOT\/Pages\/Hurricane.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dot.ga.gov\/GDOT\/Pages\/Hurricane.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation Routes and tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glynncounty.org\/1104\/Evacuation\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/glynncounty.org\/1104\/Evacuation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glynn County Evacuation FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal Health <a href=\"https:\/\/coastalhealthdistrict.org\/emergency-prep\/residents_with_special_needs_1\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coastalhealthdistrict.org\/emergency-prep\/residents_with_special_needs_1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hurricane Registry<\/a>, Department of Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Georgia-Evacuation-Routes-1024x696.png\" alt=\"Image of the evacuation routes of South Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Georgia-Evacuation-Routes-1024x696.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Georgia-Evacuation-Routes-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Georgia-Evacuation-Routes-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Georgia-Evacuation-Routes.png 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of the evacuation routes of South Georgia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use local flood zone maps to determine the threat of rising water and flash flooding to your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glynncounty.org\/1658\/Web-Flood-Maps\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glynncounty.org\/1658\/Web-Flood-Maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glynn County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/map.georgiadfirm.com\/floodriskviewer\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/map.georgiadfirm.com\/floodriskviewer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Glynn-County-Flood-Map-1024x796.png\" alt=\"Image of the hurricane flood map for Glynn County and some of the surrounding counties.\" class=\"wp-image-302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Glynn-County-Flood-Map-1024x796.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Glynn-County-Flood-Map-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Glynn-County-Flood-Map-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/files\/2023\/08\/Glynn-County-Flood-Map.png 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of the hurricane flood map for Glynn County and some of the surrounding counties.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandbag Stations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>McIntosh County, open 7:00AM-7:30PM\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>you will be provided bags and sand<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>you must fill your own bags<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City Public Works office (behind Bluestein Shopping Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Townsend Water Tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cox Fire Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blount&#8217;s Crossing Well Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overpass at Jones Rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crescent Water Tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Shellman Fire Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harris Neck Fire Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glynn County, \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parks and Recreation\/Glynn County Extension Office at Ballard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we monitor for Tropical Storm Idalia, you should take precautions and prepare your household for extreme weather events. Please note: this blog post is being made at 1:50PM on 8-28-2023. There will be updates to the path of the storm that you should monitor through the National Weather Service. 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