Bryan County Emergency Management Agency

05/08/2026

🌊Use Caution After Storms⚠️

Hazards remain even after the hurricane passes.

Wait for the all‑clear: Don’t return home until officials say it’s safe.
Be alert: Watch for downed power lines, damaged buildings, gas leaks and hidden debris.

Avoid floodwaters: Standing water may hide sharp objects or be electrically charged.

Operate generators safely: Keep them outside, away from windows, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Document damage: Take photos for insurance claims before you begin cleanup.
Patience and caution will keep you and your community safe during recovery.

05/07/2026

Stay Protected During Storms

Once a storm is underway, safety means staying put and staying alert.

Stay inside: Keep away from windows and glass doors. Use an interior room or hallway on the lowest level.

Avoid floodwaters: Never walk, swim or drive through floodwater. Just 6 inches can knock you down, and 12 inches can sweep away a car.

Keep informed: Listen to your battery‑powered radio or the Smart911 app for official updates and warnings.

Prepare for power outages: Have flashlights, spare batteries and keep phones charged.

Riding out the storm safely is as important as preparing for it.

05/05/2026

🟢Prepare Before Hurricane Season

National Hurricane Preparedness Week continues! Today’s focus is getting ahead of the storm;making sure your family, home and pets are ready before hurricane season starts.

Make a plan: Discuss where you’ll go if an evacuation is ordered and how to reconnect if separated.

Build a disaster kit: Stock at least three days of water, non‑perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first‑aid supplies and pet essentials.

Review your insurance: Check that your homeowner or renter coverage includes wind and flood damage.

Stay informed: Sign up for BEMA Alerts (powered by Smart911) and download the Smart911 app to receive real‑time local emergency notifications.

Be proactive now—your preparedness today will keep you safe tomorrow. Learn more at bryancountyga.gov and the National Weather Service’s hurricane preparedness site.

05/04/2026

🌊Water & Wind🌬

Do you know what risks are posed by water and wind in the Bryan County area? Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Use the time now to find out if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home. For more information, visit our Preparedness Portal www.bryancountyga.gov/government/departments-a-g/emergency-management-agency/preparedness-portal/hurricane-preparedness and
www.noaa.gov/know-your-risk-water-wind.

05/02/2026

Bryan County Emergency Management Agency is proud to support our partners in Brantley County during the ongoing HWY 82 fires.

Our Blackhawk Mobile Command Post is deployed on scene, currently serving as the base of operations for the Georgia Type III All-Hazard Incident Management Team (IMT). This unit is critical in coordinating response efforts and ensuring seamless communication across agencies.

Director Alli Padgett and Emergency Management Specialist Dom Brathwaite are on the ground as part of the Incident Command Structure, working alongside fire and EMS personnel. Their efforts help manage resources, coordinate personnel, and organize operational assignments to support a safe and effective response.

We stand committed to supporting our neighboring communities in times of need. Please keep all responders and those impacted by the fires in your thoughts.

04/24/2026

Answering the Call Beyond Our County Lines🔥

Two of our Bryan County Fire & Rescue firefighters have deployed to assist with wildfire response efforts in Brantley County, bringing along our 3,000-gallon tanker and joining the Richmond Hill engine crew on the front lines.

This Bryan County-based team is a shining example of what it means to be a good neighbor - stepping up when others are in need and working alongside fellow first responders to protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Their dedication, teamwork, and willingness to serve wherever they’re needed reflect the very best of the fire service. We are proud of their efforts and grateful for the strong partnerships that make this kind of emergency response possible.

Bryan County Emergency Management Agency

Ready to Respond - Bryan County Strong.

04/23/2026

DONATION UPDATE: Please read the memorandum published by the Brantley County, GA Sheriff's Office.

04/22/2026

📢 Community Update

BEMA is in contact with Brantley County’s Emergency Management Agency and continues to monitor the situation closely.

At this time, Brantley County is not requesting donations. They have asked that the public hold off while they fully assess current needs.

While we appreciate the community’s willingness to help, unsolicited donations can add to the workload when resources and priorities are needed elsewhere.

If needs change, we will be sure to share those updates with the public.

We appreciate the continued support and patience as our neighboring county works through this situation.

04/18/2026

Big truck, even bigger purpose ☺️
Bryan County EMA is proud to be out with the Mobile Command Center at the Youth Council Touch-A-Truck event in Pembroke! Come by and see us!

03/18/2026

❗️GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards❗️

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY
Frost Advisory issued March 18 at 2:15PM EDT until March 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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