Tropical Storm Isaias

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Update from Glynn County

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga.- Glynn County has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for the coastal areas and inland areas are under a Coastal Flood Advisory for Monday, August 3, 2020, and into the morning hours of Tuesday, August 4, 2020. A warning means that those areas indicated should prepare for impacts as they are expected soon. No City of Brunswick or Glynn County Offices are expected to be closed on Monday, but some Glynn County Recreation and Parks activities and amenities such as pools will be closed for the day.

As the storm passes on Monday, shelter in place and stay out of the water. These storms can cause strong rip tides and higher than normal waves due to high winds. More than one foot of flooding is predicted in areas that typically flood due to storm surge. If you are unsure if you are in a flood prone area, check out the flood maps for your area here: https://glynncounty.org/1658/Web-Flood-Maps .

Use this as a reminder to continue to prepare for hurricane season.

• Secure loose or lightweight items outside your house or business.

• Finalize your disaster kit.

• Ensure you have extra medications and medical supplies.

• If your medication requires refrigeration, ensure you have a plan in place should you lose power for an extended period of time.

• Make sure all information in your family communication plan is up to date and everyone knows the plan.

• Make provisions for your pet. Make sure they are inside, out of the elements, and have plenty of food and water.

• Flooding is possible in low lying areas; Turn Around Don't Drown!

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. Updates will be available at www.glynncounty.org . We advise the public to use the latest forecast models from the National Weather Service Jacksonville.

Update from Georgia Power

As Tropical Storm Isaias slowly makes its way up the Florida coast, preparations are underway for impacts to our area on Monday. The system has weakened slightly over the last 24 hours, but it is expected that some intensification may occur. Georgia Power is actively monitoring the storm, adjusting plans for response and coordinating with emergency partners.

Roughly 300 personnel from across the state will arrive in Southeast Region this evening to assist our local teams with damage assessment and restoration. Another 300 resources from Alabama Power and Mississippi Power are being staged in Macon to be deployed to our area for additional support if necessary.

Additional Georgia Power Tools You Can Use

Outage Alerts: Subscribe to the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service to receive personalized notifications and updates via text message.
Outage & Storm Center: At www.georgiapower.com/storm, customers can sign up for Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
Georgia Power Mobile App: Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
@GeorgiaPower on Twitter: Follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.

After the Storm Safety Tips

Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris or fallen trees.
Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches from power lines – it can kill.
Don't step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.
Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed line out of sight and conduct electricity over great distances.
Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If driving, move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it's the law in Georgia.
Protect electronics and appliances. Disconnect or turn off any appliances that will start automatically when power returns to avoid overloading circuits when power is restored.