Liberty County, GA Emergency Management Agency

06/15/2026

Liberty County took an important step in preparing for hurricane season.

Liberty County Emergency Management Agency recently hosted the 2026 Hurricane Kickoff Tabletop Exercise at the Liberty County EOC, bringing together all 15 Emergency Support Functions, Fort Stewart, National Weather Service Charleston, public safety, public health, utilities, transit, and community partners to review how the county would prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major hurricane.
The exercise focused on:

Warning and public information
Evacuation planning
Sheltering, access, and functional needs support
Emergency Operations Center coordination
Early recovery priorities

This annual kickoff strengthened coordination across agencies and helped ensure Liberty County remained ready before a storm threatened the community.
Preparedness starts long before landfall, and this exercise reinforced the importance of planning, communication, and partnership.

06/15/2026

Get ready, Liberty County — hurricane season is here.
Join us on June 26 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM for the EMA Lowes Hurricane Prep Rally to pick up preparedness tips, learn what supplies you need, and get your family storm-ready before severe weather hits.

06/15/2026

If your power is out due to a storm, avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning by keeping generators outside your home, dry & properly grounded. With high temperatures across the country, check with local officials for information on shelters or cooling centers available near you.

06/05/2026

If you:
✔️ live in coastal Georgia,
✔️ you have certain medical needs or physical challenges, and
✔️ you have no safe method of transportation in an evacuation,
then you may qualify for emergency transportation assistance with the Coastal Health District's Hurricane Registry.
You MUST apply for the registry in advance, so don't wait until a storm is threatening to see if you belong on the list. Visit CoastalHealthDistrict.org/registry or call 1-833-CHD-REGISTRY for more information.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Atlantic hurricane season begins tomorrow, June 1. Have you prepared yet? 🌀

06/05/2026

Atlantic Hurricane season. Although there is a chance of below-average tropical activity, all it takes is ONE storm for it to be a bad season.
If you haven't already, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few simple steps you can take:
🎒Build a ready kit
📲Make a family communications plan
🚗Know your evacuation route
👁️‍🗨️Stay informed

Today is the first day of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season. Although there is a chance of below average tropical activity, all it takes is ONE storm for it to be a bad season.

If you haven't already, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few simple steps you can take:
🎒Build a ready kit
📲Make a family communications plan
🚗Know your evacuation route
👁️‍🗨️Stay informed

Follow your local NWS and EMA for updates throughout hurricane season. For more preparedness tips, head to https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricanes

05/29/2026

Good early morning! Conditions become increasingly unsettled from early this afternoon through late tonight as a cold front stalls across southeast Georgia. This will yield widespread showers and thunderstorms, with multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the period. The greatest risk for excessive rainfall will likely remain over the I-16 corridor between the City of Savannah and Metter, GA. Flood Advisories and Flash Flood Warnings may be needed for portions of southeast Georgia later today

Good early morning! Conditions become increasingly unsettled from early this afternoon through late tonight as a cold front stalls across southeast Georgia. This will yield widespread showers and thunderstorms, with multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the period. The greatest risk for excessive rainfall will likely remain over the I-16 corridor between the City of Savannah and Metter, GA. Flood Advisories and Flash Flood Warnings may be needed for portions of southeast Georgia later today.

05/29/2026

Flash Flooding Possible Across Southeast Georgia Today

OVERVIEW:Conditions will become increasingly unsettled from early this afternoon through late tonight as a cold front stalls and asea breeze forms over southeast Georgia. These boundaries will serve as the focus for widespread showers andthunderstorms, with multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall anticipated throughout the period. The greatest risk forexcessive rainfall will likely remain over the Interstate 16 corridor between the City of Savannah and Metter, Georgia.Flood Advisories and Flash Flood Warnings may be needed for portions of southeast Georgia later today.
TIMINGHeavy Rain/Flash Flooding:● The greatest threat for heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected between 4 PM and 7PM. However, isolated instances of localized flooding may develop as early as this afternoonand continue into late this evening.
HAZARDS & IMPACTS● Total Rainfall Amounts: 1-2” along the coastline and 2-3” across inland areas, withlocalized higher amounts.● Numerous roadways and/or intersections may become flooded, leading to hazardous travelconditions and possible road closures. Some dirt roads may wash out.● Vehicles may become stranded and/or stalled in flood waters.● Some smaller streams and creeks may flood, resulting in localized flooding of adjacentlow-lying areas.
NWS ALERTS ● None at this time.
FORECAST CHALLENGES● Much of southeast Georgia remains under exceptional drought conditions. Over the pastseveral days, a wetter pattern has led to significant rainfall in some areas. The torrentialdownpours today may result in flash flooding if they occur over urbanized areas, low-lyingareas, or locations that recently received heavy rain.

05/28/2026

Get ready, Liberty County — hurricane season is here.
Join us for the Liberty County Hurricane Prep Rally on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 735 W. Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, GA.
This is a free, open-house-style community event designed to help residents prepare for and respond to disasters. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with local emergency managers, first responders, and preparedness experts.
Topics will include:

Emergency evacuation planning
Food and water safety
Disaster preparedness tips
Insurance and recovery resources
Pet safety and animal care
Medical, critical care, and health concerns

Come out, ask questions, gather resources, and learn how to better prepare your household before the next storm.
Free and open to the public.