Effingham County Emergency Management Agency

06/01/2026

June 1st: Today starts the Atlantic Hurricane Season. While everything is quiet, take time to prepare!

05/30/2026

5/30/26: More thunderstorms across the region this weekend.
Thunderstorms and squall lines can quickly turn clear skies dark. Stay Weather-Ready by having a way to get weather alerts on your phone, and stay safe by immediately going inside when the skies turn threatening. weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm

05/29/2026

5/29/26: Keep your eyes and ears ready for possible thunderstorms and isolated flooding this afternoon.

05/28/2026

Examples include children or adults who need assistance with activities of daily living including eating, taking medication, dressing, bathing, communicating, transferring from bed to chair and chair to bed, and toileting.
Learn more: https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/emergency-prep/residents_with_special_needs_1/

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

5/27/26 @ 5:12PM until 11:15PM
⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

05/27/2026

5/27/26: It was a packed house! Effingham EMA hosted our annual hurricane season kick-off meeting with local partners and government agencies to review the local emergency operation plans and forecast models.
Hurricane season starts June 1st, take time to review your plans today!

05/27/2026

School is out and the summer vibes are in! Be mindful when enjoying pools, ponds, rivers, and the ocean.

Heading to the pool with kids? Here's a tip from SafeKids: Choose a Water Watcher. When there are several adults present, choose one to be responsible for watching the kids in the water without distractions for a certain period of time, such as 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, select another adult to be the Water Watcher.

05/23/2026

Rainy weekend ahead: Severe weather can create hazardous road conditions. ⛈️ If you find yourself driving on slick roads during a downpour, slow down and remember the basics. ⤵️
If you come across high water, Turn Around, Don't Drown!

05/22/2026

The Friday before Memorial Day is "Don't Fry Day," and a good opportunity to emphasize sun safety. Remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap! Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses to protect yourself from sun damage.