Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael State of Emergency Map

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is actively preparing for Hurricane Michael and is coordinating with our state, local, federal, as well as public and private sector partners to position resources around the state.

Every family should have multiple methods for receiving severe weather alerts, including at least one with an audible alert to wake you in the middle of the night if necessary. In addition, pay attention local media for updates and heed all guidance from local officials.

For information specific to your county, contact your local EMA.

Travel with Caution

  • Avoid travel through areas impacted by Hurricane Michael.
    • If you absolutely must drive, motorists should strongly consider using alternate routes besides interstate highways.
    • Following a disaster, interstates are heavily congested while state routes go largely unused. State routes are a viable alternative to interstates if they are clear.
    • Consult 511, state maps and wayfinding apps to determine the best, least congested route.
  • The Motor Carrier Compliance Division is allowing Commercial Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to utility and supply trucks, that are responding to Hurricane Michael to bypass all Georgia Weigh/Inspection Station facilities.

Evacuation Resources

  • We are working diligently to ensure that anyone who evacuated into Georgia from our neighboring states have the resources they need.
  • Georgia State Parks, including campsites and cottages, are open to evacuees at regular rates, but dry camping andgroup shelters are available for free during this emergency event. For information about parks, updates and how to rent facilities please visit the Georgia State Parks website .
  • The Atlanta Motor Speedway camping facilities are open for evacuees seeking refuge from the hurricane. More information can be found on the Atlanta Motor Speedway’s website .
  • Airbnb has activated their Disaster Response and Relief operation in response to Hurricane Michael. Over 150 members have opened their homes as hosts with no cost to displaced evacuees and relief workers. More information can be found at https://www.airbnb.com/hurricanemichael.
  • The American Red Cross has opened shelters​ at the following locations:
    • Shirley B. Winston Park, 5025 Steam Mill Rd., Columbus, GA 31907
    • South Bibb Recreation Center, 7035 Houston Rd., Macon, GA 31216
    • Central Square Complex, 216 S. Madison Ave., Douglas, GA 31533
    • Jefferson County Rec Center, 1377 Hwy 17 S., Louisville, GA 30434
    • Jefferson Baptist Church Gym, 300 N. Franklin St., Dublin, GA 31021
    • Blythe Area Rec Center, 3129 GA 88, Blythe, GA 30805

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency for 108 counties in advance of Hurricane Michael’s landfall. Learn more about this declaration here.​​