Liberty County, GA Emergency Management Agency

09/01/2026

starts today! This week’s theme is "Make a Plan.” Know what could happen where you and your family live. This helps you figure out what you need to do to stay safe. For more information about specific hazards, visit our website at https://gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/storms-disasters.

Is your household ready if an emergency happens? Preparedness starts at home. Take time today to create and
practice an emergency plan so everyone knows what to do.
• Pick a safe place to meet
• Assign responsibilities
• Practice how to leave safely
• Make a plan on how to stay in touch
Take time this National Preparedness Month to learn your risks and plan ahead: gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare.
Today's Prep Tip: Keep emergency contact cards in everyone's wallet and backpack. Include an out-of-state contact. They may be easier to reach during a local emergency.
If you or someone in your home has a disability, you may need to take additional steps to stay safe. After a disaster you may not have access to a medical facility or even a drugstore. It’s crucial to plan for your daily needs and know what you would do if they became limited or unavailable.

08/31/2026

National Preparedness Month Begins September 1

Liberty County – Emergencies can strike without warning and change lives in an instant. Taking simple steps today to prepare can help protect families, property, and communities tomorrow. The Liberty County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), is urging residents to make preparedness a priority during National Preparedness Month this September.

This year’s theme, “Americans Stand Ready” encourages Georgians to focus on several distinct ideas that capture how Americans take pride in their ability to protect themselves and their families and work together to recover from disasters. Liberty County joins thousands of organizations across the country in this month-long effort to raise awareness and inspire action.

“We can’t always predict when an emergency will happen, but we can take steps today to be ready for tomorrow,” said Robert Dodd, Liberty County Emergency Management Director. “Preparedness is a shared responsibility. When individuals and families are prepared, our first responders can respond more effectively, our communities can recover more quickly and we are all better positioned to take care of one another when it matters most.”

Each week of September highlights a different area of preparedness:
• Week 1: (Sept. 1–5) – Make a Plan: Get your household, including your pets, ready for emergencies. Know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves during a disaster.
• Week 2: (Sept. 6–12) – Be in the Know: Sign up for your community’s warning system. Disasters can happen suddenly, so it’s important to have multiple ways to receive alerts.
• Week 3: (Sept. 13–19) – Build a Kit: Learn what supplies you and your family will need in times of disaster, starting with items you may already have at home like canned food and first aid supplies.
• Week 4: (Sept. 20–30) – Take the Next Step: If you want to help your community be more resilient, consider taking a training course through FEMA’s Training and Education Program or your local emergency management agency to build or gain skills to protect yourself, your family, friends and community.

For more information on creating an emergency plan and building a Ready kit, visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia. To learn more about risks specific to Liberty County contact the Liberty County Emergency Management Agency at 912-358-2201.

Launched in January 2008, Ready Georgia is a statewide campaign supported by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) aimed at motivating Georgians to take action to prepare for a disaster.

08/31/2026

⛈️ There is today's flood outlook. The risk of flooding will be highest along the Georgia coast this morning, then across the rest of the state this afternoon.

⛈️ There is today's flood outlook. The risk for flooding will be highest along the Georgia coast this morning then everywhere else this afternoon.

08/31/2026

⚠️There will be an increasing risk for at least minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas from Hilton Head to Tybee Island, Wilmington Island and parts of the Savannah Metro Area over the next few hours. Remain alert.

08/31/2026

COASTAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS REVIEW HURRICANE PLANS AS SEASON ENTERS ITS BUSIEST PERIOD

Emergency-management representatives from 11 coastal Georgia counties have met in Camden County to strengthen regional hurricane and disaster-response planning. Camden…

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08/28/2026

...TROPICAL STORM DOLLY FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC.....INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR...
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolly was about 1555 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Dolly is moving westward at near 24 mph (39 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, this system should be nearing the Leeward Islands this weekend.
Satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dolly is forecast to degenerate into a tropical wave before it reaches the Leeward Islands.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
RAINFALL: Heavy rain from this system could begin to affect the Leeward Islands late Saturday into Sunday, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola Sunday and Monday. This heavy rain may cause flash flooding, especially in higher-elevation areas.
NEXT ADVISORY
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST

08/21/2026

🔥 A Heat Advisory is in effect for the coastal counties from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT today. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with a few spots near 100°F. Heat index values of 108-112°F are expected. Stay cool and hydrated!

🔥 A Heat Advisory is in effect for the coastal counties from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT today. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with a few spots near 100°F. Heat index values of 108 to 112°F are expected. Stay cool and hydrated!

08/20/2026

🔥 A Heat Advisory is in effect for the coastal counties from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT today. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with a few spots near 100°F. Heat index values of 108-112°F are expected. Stay cool and hydrated

🔥 A Heat Advisory is in effect for the coastal counties from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT today. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with a few spots near 100°F. Heat index values of 108 to 112°F are expected. Stay cool and hydrated!

08/20/2026

This meeting will take place August 20th at 5:00 p.m.

08/19/2026

Good Morning! 🌅 A Heat Advisory has been issued for the coastal counties from 11AM to 8PM EDT this evening. Expect afternoon temperatures to reach into the mid- to upper 90s, with heat index values ranging from 108 to 112.

Good Morning! 🌅 A Heat Advisory has been issued for the coastal counties from 11AM to 8PM EDT this evening. Expect afternoon temperatures to reach into mid to upper 90s, with heat index values ranging from 108 to 112.