Charlton County EMA

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

What kind of tropical cyclone hazards could happen where you live? Find out how to prepare for hurricane season & find credible sources on July 27th from NWS meteorologists!

Register for the virtual training sessions & learn more here: https://www.weather.gov/jax/FTTW2026

05/29/2026

Posted 5/29/2026 10:43 am

🌩️ Storms will be around this evening between 4 pm - 11 pm

⚠️ Head's up for evening commuters & high school graduation ceremonies

👉 Be ready to quickly shelter from lightning
👉 Ideally - shelter in a well enclosed building
👉 Shelter in your vehicle as a last resort

For more on lightning & lightning safety, visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/

Also, a wonderful lightning safety resource is available from National Lightning Safety Council

Head indoors BEFORE thunder roads!

05/29/2026

🌀𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎 🌀

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤

NOAA's 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook suggests a below-normal season is most likely, with forecasts calling for:

▪️ 8–14 Named Storms
▪️ 3–6 Hurricanes
▪️ 1–3 Major Hurricanes (Category 3+)

While fewer storms may be expected overall, it is important to remember that seasonal outlooks do not predict where storms will go or who will be impacted. History has shown that even years with below-average activity can still produce devastating hurricanes and significant local impacts.

Now is the time to review your emergency plans, update emergency supply kits, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and warnings.

05/27/2026

Best chances for strong storms this afternoon & evening will be in the yellow shaded area.

Showers and storms may still be present outside of the shaded area, and before/after the strong storm timing.

When thunder roars, go indoors!

05/26/2026

📢 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 is still available for eligible Charlton County residents through the HEARTS Georgia Disaster Case Management Program.

This free program helps individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 connect with recovery resources and navigate ongoing unmet disaster-related needs.

Disaster Case Managers work one-on-one with participants to:
• Assess disaster-related unmet needs
• Develop individualized recovery plans
• Connect survivors with available resources and support services
• Help guide households through the recovery process

This service is available to qualifying Georgia U.S. citizens impacted by Hurricane Helene.

If you or someone you know may benefit from this program, additional information and enrollment assistance are available through the HEARTS Georgia Disaster Case Management Program.

https://gema.georgia.gov/assistance/hearts-georgia-dcmp

05/24/2026

🚨 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🚨

A strong storm is moving through parts of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, with damaging winds up to 60 mph and penny-size hail possible.

📍 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝:
- North central Nassau County (FL),
- Southwestern Camden County (GA)
- East central Charlton County (GA), including Woodbine, Kings Ferry, and Colesburg.

⚠️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞:

Move indoors immediately

Take shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor

Avoid windows

If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning

Stay alert for updates and share to keep others informed. 🌩️