Screven County 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 the website https://gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/storms-disasters

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and GEMA/HS is encouraging Georgians to use the month as an opportunity to make preparedness a priority at home, at work and in their communities.

This year’s National Preparedness Month’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready” and will 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.

For more information and to read the full press release, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-31/national-preparedness-month-begins-september-1.

08/29/2026

A section of Harmony Road will be closed between Ginhouse Road and Stoney Bluff Road beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 30, 2026 until 6:00 A.M. on Monday, August 31, 2026. Please avoid the area during those times as crews work to repair a section of the road.

08/18/2026

The heat wave continues today, with high temperatures expected to peak from 97 to 101 deg F across the region. Heat index values will rise into the 108 to 119 deg F range, prompting Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings, with low rain chances this afternoon. While warm temperatures continue, inland areas see some slightly drier dewpoints, keeping the highest humidity along the coast.

08/18/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Screven All Hazards

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 7:37AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 112 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon hours could provide relief in some areas.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may pro...

08/13/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Screven All Hazards

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 7:04PM EDT until August 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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07/28/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Screven All Hazards

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY
Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 6:41PM EDT until July 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monso...

07/14/2026

Slow moving scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with a couple rounds possible into the evening hours. Rainfall rates of 1-2” per hour are possible, producing rainfall totals 0.5-1.5 inches though isolated areas that see numerous rounds may see 3+ inches. Isolated flash flooding may occur, especially for areas that already have saturated grounds from the last few days of rainfall.

07/13/2026

Similar to yesterday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon hours and linger into the overnight hours. With rainfall rates of 1-2” per hour, scattered rainfall totals of up to 4 inches will be possible. Scattered flash flooding may occur, especially for areas that saw 2+ inches of rainfall yesterday. In addition, isolated thunderstorms will be capable of strong damaging wind gusts.