Christian Disaster Relief is offering free tree and yard debris clean up! Fill out form at: https://forms.monday.com/.../611cb3a7131a7c06b735085bc141… **This does not include the removal of trees from homes and structures (updated 10/2 at 9:45 am)
Louisville Fire Department is taking in any donations for supplies (food, water, or any other items) and will distribute them to those in need.
Zoom Telcom has WiFi Zones set up outside of their office in Wrens at 681 N Main St and Jefferson Hospital in Louisville at 1067 Peachtree St
Thursday, October 3, 11:15 AM; Taylor Funeral Home, 401 W 8th St , Louisville GA; Meals available via American Red Cross (updated 10/3 at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, October 3; 134 W College Ave, City of Wadley; "Jones County is coordinating relief efforts at the Wadley Complex Center, offering Wadley citizens hygiene items, baby necessities, pet food, disinfecting wipes, snacks, and roofing tarps." (updated 10/3 at 1:45 pm)
Louisville Methodist Church: Supply Distribution @ 11 Am!; and Wrens Walking Track: Water available @ 10:45 AM! (updated 10/3 at 1:45 pm)
JENKINS
Tuesday Only (until further notice)- Some drinking water is on the way for residents who still have no power. It is scheduled to arrive around 5:30 pm. There will be a drive through distribution set up at Millen Peanut Company. Distribution will begin at approximately 7pm and last until 9pm. Those needing water should enter Old Sylvania Road down by the Sheriff's Office and come to the stop sign at the intersection of Old Sylvania and Chance Street; wait there until the distribution begins.
Hot Meals:
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Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday @ 2pm, meals will be served in front of Jenkins Co. Middle/ High School
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Sunday @ 1pm, meals served at Millen Methodist Church
JOHNSON
Johnson County Schools: “We will plan to open school on Monday October 7, 2024. If any changes are necessary, we will release information on Sunday October 6. Please be safe and we are stronger together.” (10.1.24 at 4:31PM)
Johnson County Schools: “We are waiting on a food service delivery that could be the end of the week or possibly later” as of (5:13pm) 10.1.2024
Johnson County Schools | Wrightsville GA | Facebook
We are handing out the GEMA water again Wednesday 10/2 at the Johnson County middle school gym from 10am until 4pm. Please continue to come in the ag department side and follow around. Help us spread the word! (posted 10/1 at 11pm)
LAURENS
RELIEF DISTRIBUTION SITE AT STUBBS PARK
Stubbs Park Gym will open a relief distribution site today, October 3rd at 1:00 PM.
DETAILS:
-Stubbs Park Gym | 1:00 PM
-Items: water, MREs, tarps
NATIONAL GUARD PODS UPDATE
Our National Guard PODS will operate differently tomorrow as schools resume regular operations.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
-PODS open: 9 AM - 1 PM
-PODS closed: 1 PM - 4 PM
-PODS open: 4 PM - 7 PM
Posted from Dublin-Laurens EMA Facebook on 10/2 at 10:34 PM
Free water at Laurens County Sheriff’s Department today; head towards Southern Pines coming from the area of Pickle Barrel, turn left onto County Farm Road, turn right at the 911 Center, take the first left where you will see the water truck and will be directed by deputies (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
Free Holy Smokes BBQ at Ford Dealership in Dublin; 10/4 at 5:00 pm; 400 hot BBQ sandwiches and chips
National Guard PODS open in two locations (1799 GA-117 in Rentz and 920 US-80 in East Dublin); PODS will be open until 6:00 pm in both locations; Rations are a set portion (include 3 bags of ice, 1 case of water, 12 MREs and 1 tarp) (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
National Guard PODS remain open today to offer relief items for our community. (10/2 at 8AM)
DETAILS:
Southwest Laurens Elementary and East Laurens Middle
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rations: 1 case of water, 12 MREs
Through October 15, the following Planet Fitness location in your district is welcoming anyone impacted to utilize Planet Fitness amenities free of charge – including access to shower facilities, locker rooms and electrical outlets. Hours vary by location.
Planet Fitness – Dublin, GA
1945 Veterans Blvd
Dublin, GA 31021
LINCOLN
Convenience Center is open for spoiled food disposal and other regular items except for yard debris. Center will be open tomorrow (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
Lincoln County Public Information Call Center at 706-359-5523. The Center will provide information regarding the County's response to Hurricane Helene. Please continue to call 911 for life-threatening emergencies (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
Lincoln County will open the Walker T. Norman Gym at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex to allow community members to shower. Residents must bring their own towels, soap, and other items. The gym is not open for basketball, pickleball, or other activities. The gym will be open today (Tues) from 1:30 to 8:00 PM, and tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (updated 10/4 at 5:00 pm)
10/3/24 2pm update
Bottled water is now available at rear entrance to Lincolnton Outdoors.
Emergency supply distribution will be held at the Lincoln County Agriculture Center (2080 Rowland York Rd) from 4-7PM today, October 3rd.
Supplies include food and water, baby items (diapers, formula) personal hygiene and feminine care, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and pet food. Households will be asked to limit what items they take.
These items were secured from the citizens of Cleveland, Georgia by Kyle McCloud, owner of Back Paddle Brewing. Many thanks to the McCloud family and Lincoln County for assistance with staging and distribution of these items.
If Lincoln County UGA Extension can support you in any way during this time, please contact us at 706-359-3233 or uge3181@uga.edu
MCDUFFIE
Golden Harvest is planning a food distribution stop (non-perishable items) in the Big Lots parking lot at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
Ryland Environmental will pick up trash for residents of the Town of Dearing as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 2 (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
At Home Senior Living is providing free hamburgers and hot dogs on Thursday, Oct. 3, to the community from 3-6pm or until all items are gone (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
The shelter at Sweetwater Gym is open, and the 7 a.m.-7 p.m. curfew remains in place (updated 10/1 at 5:00 pm)
-Golden Harvest will be back in Thomson at Big Lots parking lot TODAY 10/3/24 at 10:00am to hand out more food/water/supplies
10/3/24 9am
Free hot meals open to the community (10/3-10/5) from 12pm-1pm at Lincolnton Methodist Fellowship Hall (202 N. Peachtree St.)
MONTGOMERY
We do not have an ETA for GEMA arrival only that they are scheduled to arrive soon. Once we have details we will post specifics and directions of where to enter.
MCHS Parkinglot
Food and provisions distribution still taking place in the high school parking lot. Available as of right now are bottled water, MREs, paper towels, bread, tissue, peanut butter, and ice. No tarps as of yet.
Plans are in the works to get some of these supplies to our northern and most southern communities in the county.
Georgia Power has determined Mount Vernon to be their hardest hit area. Continue to stay safe, take care of your families, and check on your neighbors.
Updates: (11:45) 10.3.2024
Found: Montgomery County Schools | Ailey GA | Facebook
Updated: (9:54 AM) 10.2.2024
Water and MRE distribution currently underway at MCHS parking lot. (Enter from Lakeshore Dr. only). 9:00 am to 7:00 PM. Tarps are on the way. We continue to be in prayer for our community. Please stay safe.
Updated: 12:00 10.2.2024
RICHMOND
Augusta Chronicle Hurricane Resources (updated 10/2 at 9:30 am)
Click here for a list of restaurants, gas stations and stores open for business in the Augusta area (updated 10/2 at 9:30 am)
Beginning Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 am -6:30 pm the Municipal Building and Blythe Recreation Center will NOT serve as water distribution sites. For those without power and unable to boil water, or if you don’t have access to water, please visit one of the potable water sites below: (updated 10/2 at 9:30 am)
Diamond Lakes - 4335 Windsor Spring Road
Blythe City Hall - 294 Church Street
Warren Baptist - 3203 Washington Road
Aquatic Center - 3157 Damascus Road
Southgate Plaza - 1631 Gordon Hwy
The Depot - 511 Reynolds Street
Bottled Drinking Water Locations
The Depot - 716 Broad Street
Southgate Plaza - 1631 Gordon Hwy
Diamond Lakes - 4335 Windsor Spring Road
The following YMCA locations are offering hot coffee, showers, and phone charging stations: (updated 10/2 at 9:30 am)
Aiken YMCA , 621 Trolley Line Rd, Aiken, SC 29801
North Augusta YMCA, 401 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
Barnwell YMCA, 660 Joey Zorn Blvd, Barnwell, SC 29812
Here is an updated list of open shelters in Georgia. For the most current information, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tropical-storm-helene. (updated 10/2 at 9:30 am)
Where to find medical assistance in the Augusta area. (updated 10/2 at 1:45 pm)
SRP Park/Augusta Green Jacket: We will have charging stations set up by our main gate and available to be used starting at 10am. At 3pm we will begin distributing ice, 1 10lb bag per person, until we once again run out. (updated 10/2 at 1:45 pm)
The Master's Table will begin serving meals today at 11am; 702 Fenwick St, Augusta, GA 30901; Located across the street from the James Brown Arena. (updated 10/2 at 1:30 pm)
Points of Distribution and Donations Now Open (updated 10/2 at 1:30 pm)
The following Points of Distribution are open and fully operating for the community:
- Diamond Lakes: 4335 Windsor Spring Rd
- Southgate 1631 Gordon Hwy
- Augusta Depot 511 Reynolds St - Charcoals, 1lb Propane Tanks
Each household can receive:
- 2 tarps
- 1 case of MREs
- 2 cases of water
- 2 bags of ice
Hours of operation are from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Please visit any of these locations to receive essential supplies.
FREE warm meals are offered every single day, even on weekends, at the following locations in Augusta
The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta located at 1833 Broad St at 4:00PM
Hub for Community Innovation Augusta located at 631 Chafee Ave at 4:00PM
Center of Hope shelter located at 1384 Greene St at 5:30PM (updated 10/2 at 1:30 pm)
Trinity on the Hill Global Methodist Church, located at 1330 Monte Sano Ave Augusta, GA 30904, will be distributing supplies and receiving donations to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the CSRA. Operations are running daily from 11am-4pm in Wesley Hall. The Chapel will be open for prayer beginning Friday, October 4th. The most needed items are diapers, Depends, water, canned goods, snacks for kids, ice, trash bags, flashlights, batteries, and food that can be cooked on the grill. More information can be found at: https://www.trinityonthehill.net/hurricane-helene-relief/
Current Housing Status and Recovery Progress at Fort Eisenhower:
- Home Inspections: 100% of homes have undergone initial inspections (1,072 units). Follow-up assessments are ongoing.
- Water, Power, and Internet: Water has been restored to the post but not to all communities. Power has been restored across the installation, though some homes remain affected due to meter-related issues, which we’re coordinating with Augusta Utility to resolve. Internet connectivity remains a challenge, and we are actively working to restore reliable service to all affected homes.
- Tree Removal: 190 trees have been removed, with 130 cleared from 42 buildings. Tree removal is 100% complete in the Azalea community, 80% in McNair, and work is now focusing on Old Olive. We estimate three more weeks of tree removal across the installation.
- Damage Summary: 37 homes have major damage, but we anticipate this number will rise. Nearly all homes have minor damage (roof shingles, siding). Insurance adjustors have started initial surveys, which will help determine the scope of repairs.
- Work Orders: We are processing approximately 250 work orders and growing, which we're receiving via phone. Our team is reviewing and following up on these to address repairs as quickly as possible, though the process is admittedly hindered without access to our normal maintenance system.
- Resident Care: In partnership with the Red Cross and Army, over 4,000 meals have been distributed to residents. Bottled water is being provided, and generator-powered charging stations are available for critical electronics.
Key Support and Efforts:
- Affected Residents: Emergency orders for temporary housing are being processed by the Army, and military personnel will receive reimbursements for displacement costs. We're tracking 35 affected residents who are either displaced temporarily with friends, family, or hotels, or are dealing with partial damage but have decided to stay in their homes. We are working through these challenges with Garrison leadership closely to find the best solution.
- Recovery Teams: 44 team members are on the ground, with two additional superintendents inbound. Vendor crews are actively addressing life, health, and safety issues, while roofing teams assess and make temporary repairs.
- Military Assistance: We’ve coordinated military support for debris and groundskeeping in the most impacted areas, including Lakeview and New Olive, to accelerate recovery and boost community morale with a team effort.
- Communication and Resident Support: Despite ongoing internet connectivity challenges, residents are receiving timely updates. We’re continuing to address water and power issues and providing essentials like bottled water and meal distribution.
SCREVEN
DEBRIS SITE
SCREVEN COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
We will be opening up
685 Rocky Ford Rd Sylvania, GA (Field next to ag center) for Storm Debris Drop off from 7:30-4:30 Today!
》You must identify where the Debris is coming from
》No Fees for Storm Debris
》ONLY VEGETATIVE Debris
TRANSFER STATION
The Transfer Station is Open for normal business hours.
Shower Trailers
The Shower Trailers are now Available!!
Please bring your own toiletries & towels
12 Male / 12 Female Showers Available
They are located in the back of the Screven County Recreation Department:
1605 Millen Highway
Sylvania, GA
Ross Drug is here to help with your prescription refill!!! Even if you aren’t a regular customer of theirs!! We are thankful for this local small town pharmacy doing big things for our community when in need!
Phone:912-564-7002
127 N Main St Sylvania, GA
Supply Distribution
*Meals Ready To Eat (MREs)*Water*Ice
Thursday (10.3.2024)10:00am to 6:00pm or While supplies last
Screven County Elementary School
1333 Frontage Road East
Sylvania
Updated: (9:36) 10.3.2024
Screven County Emergency Management Agency | Sylvania GA | Facebook
Update: 8:56AM (10.2.2024)
Supply Distribution
*Meals Ready To Eat (MREs)
*Water
*Tarps
*Ice
Wednesday 10:00am to 6:00pm or While supplies last
Screven County Elementary School
1333 Frontage Road East
Sylvania
Updated (12:05)10.2.2024
Screven County Emergency Management Agency Supply Distribution (Tuesday, 10/1, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm or while supplies last) at Screven County Elementary School, 1333 Frontage Road East, Sylvania, GA
TATTNALL
Tattnall EMA Facebook Page: We will be back at Tattnall County High School 10/2/24 morning at 10 am until 2 pm handing out water, tarps, ice, and mre's.
Tattnall’s Point of Distribution (POC): 1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd. Reidsville, GA 30453
We have just been notified by the Salvation Army that the food giveaway at North Tattnall Elementary School may be delayed until 7 pm due to an issue with their kitchen. However, water, tarps, ice, and MREs will be available starting at 6 pm at North Tattnall Elementary School.
TOOMBS
Food distribution for tomorrow (10/3/24)
* Toombs Central - 10:00am-2:00pm they will have MRE’s, water, canned tuna fish, tarps
* 1601 US #1 North Lyons, Ga (Old John Deere) - 10:00am-2:00pm they will have MRE’s, water, canned tuna fish, tarps. ALSO THE DROP OFF SITE FOR DONATED GOODS - contact Phyllis Frederick at (912) 293-3937 to coordinate drop off times and desired items for donations and volunteers
* Oaks Baptist Church - 12:30pm they will have food and tarps. Salvation Army will also distribute 1,000 meals from this site
*Vidalia Church of God - 12:00pm they will have sack lunches (first come, first serve) and hot meals from 4-6pm
PLEASE NOTE ALL LOCATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND SUPPLIES COULD RUN OUT
(1) Convoy of Hope will be at Vidalia High School tomorrow (10/3/24) and serving the public beginning at 10:00am. They will have cereal, saltines, Mac & Cheese packets, spaghetti & tomato sauce packets, canned lasagna, bleach, candy coated nuts, pine sol, hygiene bags, potato chips, paper towels, coconut milk, cleaning buckets and water. Come in main entrance to VHS from 280
(2) Tomorrow (10/3/24) in addition to the 1,000 meals at the Oaks Baptist Church, Salvation Army will also distribute 2,000 meals from First Baptist Church Vidalia at 12:30pm
Above info posted by Doug Roper, Mayoral Candidate for Vidalia, reposted by City of Vidalia Police Department on Facebook (posted on 10/2 at 7:25PM)
Link to info above: https://www.facebook.com/VidaliaGaPD/
Convoy of Hope will be serving meals at Vidalia High School Thursday (10/3) morning at 10:00 am
1601 US 1 North Lyons, Ga is being set up as a drop off and distribution site for supplies. This location will receive water, dry goods, canned goods, tarps, etc…and also serve as a pickup site if you need those items from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm tomorrow (10/2/24).
Food Distribution sites for 10/2/24
Vidalia First Baptist 2,000 meals 12:30 pm
Oaks First Baptist 1,000 meals 12:30 pm
Tattnall Co. North Tattnall Elementary 1,000 meals 6pm
Montgomery Co. Uvalda First Baptist Church 600 meals 6pm
Emanuel County Swainsboro High School 600 meals 12-1pm
Candler County City Park 1,000 meals 6pm
Wheeler County City Hall 700 meals 12-1 pm
TREUTLEN
Distribution center at the Treutlen County High School Gym- 4145 Fowler Street, Soperton, GA 30457.
We also have a shelter opening today-10/1 at the same location.
Free Food Treutlen County School Nutrition Program: Treutlen Nutrition Program will have free meals.
October 1st-October 3rd Children ages 1-18
Pick-Up Locations:
Ivy Park: (10:30- 10-45)
Housing Authority: (10:50- 11:05)
THS Gym: (11:10-11:25)
Creekwood: (11:30- 12:00)
Back of School:(11:00-11:30)
Found: Facebook
WARREN
https://www.warrencountyga.com/hurricane-response.html
This site will be updated whenever there is a new update
10/3/24 9am updated
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We are continuing to see items being delivered to Warren County. Today, we saw four semi-trucks deliver MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) and hundreds of cases of water. We will see more items delivered as we move forward.
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Reminder that food and water will be available at the Community Services Building – 48 Warren Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 tomorrow, October 10/3/2024 beginning at 11:00 AM. We will continue to have more and more resources available.
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Other businesses are selling food, giving items away, etc. be sure to stop by the local businesses that are open for needs. Please be sure to support local businesses in their times of need.
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The Warrenton nursing home has been a priority during this storm. Hot meals are providing meals to the residents. Power has been restored to the facility as of today – October 2nd, 2024.
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Georgia Power is offering assistance for those that had damage to the pole to their house. If you need assistance, please call at 1-877-749-3931. There are some funds available for this, but unsure how long they will be available.
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If you know of someone who is homebound or needs assistance and is unable to get out, please email Jeffrey@WarrenCountyGA.gov. He will direct resources to the individuals. We will need a name, address, contact information, and need.
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Feel free to begin completing applications at https://www.disasterassistance.gov. This will allow you to get ahead of the game for when the disaster is declared for Warren County on the federal level.
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Business support is listed on the Warren County website. You can find it at the following link: https://www.warrencountyga.com/hurricane-response.html
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You should see an increased law enforcement presence in Warren County due to break ins. We are thankful to the Georgia State Patrol for providing this.
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Water is operational in all cities. Reminder that one case of water is available per car at the Emergency Services Building - 169 Hwy. 80 N., Warrenton, GA 30828
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We are thankful to the National Guard and local strike teams that have been clearing roads out in Warren County. Today, we have had an additional 18 national guard individuals located to Warren County to assist.
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We are scheduled to have a small amount of bottled oxygen delivered. If citizens are in need, please reach out to (706) 465-3358 to request oxygen.
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Governor Kemp is working to suspend the fuel tax on 10/3/2024. Farmers are being allowed to utilize red fuel on the roadway as needed.
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Individuals that are requesting a site for tree debris. This site must be coordinated with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Forestry. When approved, we will let you know.
Businesses currently Open in some capacity
Business Assistance
Small Business Administration
Disaster Loans
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Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
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Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Click here for the application link, and eligibility requirements, for the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (RDRF). A partnership between DoorDash and Hello Alice, restaurants, gastropubs and bakeries with brick & mortar locations that have lost revenue from a disaster may apply for $10,000 grant awards from the RDRF program. The program is accepting entries this round up December 2, 2024 at 6PM EST. To read complete terms and conditions of program, click here.
From the IRS
IRS provides relief for Helene; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025; part or all of 7 states qualify - IR-2024-253, Oct. 1, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee and Virginia.
WASHINGTON
Food - Most restaurants & grocery stores are open in Sandersville
Water - Drinking water will be available at the Davisboro, Harrison, and Riddleville Fire Departments
Trees/Limbs/Vegetation - we are planning on picking up debris off of the public right-away, more information & details to come
10/3/24 9am updated
Hurricane Relief Info
Medical Care: www.wcrmc.com/home
Food: www.visitwacoga.org/dinedrink.html
Lodging: Stay - Visit Washington County (visitwacoga.org)
Explore Ga – Travel Information
https://www.exploregeorgia.org/travel-alerts
WHEELER
https://www.facebook.com/wheelercountyschools/
Update for Wheeler County School Nutrition:
Thursday pickup from 11:00-12:30. The bag will include lunch for Thursday and breakfast and lunch for Friday. To receive meals you will enter the bus ramp entrance and drive around to the back of the school. Please remain in your vehicles. Please note per USDA guidelines, only one meal per child will be provided. If children are not present, you may take home one meal per vehicle. (posted Wheeler Co. Schools-Alamo Facebook on 10/2 at 4:51PM)
Wheeler Co. Emergency Support Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566847433244
8:30 PM Update 10/2:
2) Calvary on Aimwell will be serving hotdogs, hamburgers and sausage at 12:00 tomorrow 10/3 in the Wheeler County Drug Company parking lot.
3) The Wheeler County Schools nutrition team will disseminate food at the school for those 18 and younger from 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM tomorrow 10/3. The bag will include lunch for Thursday and breakfast and lunch for Friday.
4) I would like to address the circumstances with Convoy of Hope. Due to an accident in Atlanta, which led to severe traffic, our Convoy of Hope delivery was pushed back. We apologize that this disrupted your meal plans, and we understand that this was an inconvenience to many of you. Please remember- we are all weathering this storm together. Things will happen that are out of our control. Fortunately, Convey of Hope has indicated that they will be here tomorrow morning. We are planning to distribute their supply at 9:00 AM tomorrow at South Georgia Tool in Alamo, GA.
5) Tomorrow 10/3, a very generous person is coming to bring gasoline to those of you who need it for your generators. Each family/home is allotted 5 gallons of gasoline. You will need to bring your own jug and we will fill it for you. This will take place at the old Get Well Pharmacy (beside Circle K) in Glenwood beginning at 10:00 AM.
6) Tomorrow at lunch, 12pm, and dinner, 6pm 100-200 meals will be provided at at Tommy and Gregg Browning's shop. It's right across from 1238 S Hwy 19.
7) You can still get water for flushing and for small animal drinking water at Alamo City Hall. Bring a container to hold the water.
8)We have a team who is able to clear some yard debris. This team is designated to serve the elderly and widows. Please contact 912-423-1612 or 912-539-0270 if you would like to be added to the list for this service.
9 The Georgia Army National Guard is still providing valuable assistance to our community.
10) We are expecting 1900 tarps to arrive in our community in the next day or two.
11) In the last 24 hours, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) has provided 1.1 million dollars in materials to Wheeler County. These materials consist of ice, water, food, and tarps, to name a few.
12) PODS will be in active again tomorrow in Alamo, Glenwood and at Sardis Baptist Church from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We will continue to operate these PODS as long as THERE IS A NEED for them. As power is restored throughout the county, these services will be scaled back. When you visit a pod, if you have specific needs, please ask the volunteer to complete an assessment sheet for you. We will call you when your order is fulfilled. If you are unable to drive and need a delivery, please call 912-423-1612.
13) We still have heavy equipment teams working throughout the city to get trees off of houses and driveways. Fuel is available to these crews.
14) The ground clearance operation is now complete. All roadways in Wheeler County are now clear and operational, with the exception of 2 or 3 washouts.
Above info updated 10/2 at 8:30 PM by Wheeler Co. Emergency Support, but gives info for today, 10/3
Point of Distribution: 63 Commerce St, Alamo, GA 30411
WILKES
Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386 (hotline will remain open till October 11th)
EMA has advised that the Salvation Army will be at the Wilkes County Health Department 10/2/2024 starting at 12:30 for drive through distribution of meals. They will be prepackaged meals and all you do is drive through and pick them up. Those will continue until all plates are gone.
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF DRIVE:
WHERE: 111 S.Barnett Shoals Roadm, Watkinsville, GA 30677
WHEN: OCT.2 7AM-7PM, OCT.3 7AM-12PM
A structure for receiving food donations here at City Hall from 11am-3pm Wednesday 10.2 thru Friday 10.4 to feed the following folks:
• City and County Linemen
• City and County Public Works
• Visiting linemen and crews
• EMS and Fire & Rescue
• Sheriff’s Deputies
- Dispatchers and more...
We will set up a “kitchen” on the first floor. Visiting diners can eat in the 1st floor Annex Conference Room.
Below is the link for folks to sign up to contribute. A few of us in the Annex will coordinate drop off and pickup, etc.
https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/N3H9Y6Z
The Salvation Army has a hot plate of food and a bottle of water. This does not begin until 12:30. You must enter on the Marshall Street side of the health department at 204 Gordon Street. There are deputies and people to direct you. This is a DRIVE THRU only. Plates are given out until gone.
Updated (12:11) 10.2.2024
Wilkes County GA Emergency Services | Washington GA | Facebook
Medical Information - American Diabetic Association
Insulin during an Emergency
If you lose power due to Hurricane Helene and you have unused insulin, don’t throw it out! Call the manufacturer, your pharmacy, or your doctor if you have questions. Learn how to safely store insulin during a disaster.
Access diabetes disaster resources:https://diabetesdisasterresponse.org/diabetes-resources-update
Spanish: https://www.esdiabetesdisasterresponse.org/kit-de-preparacion-de-diabetes
URGENT INSULIN SUPPORT: www.getinsulin.org
This can help you with urgent access to insulin but may not be an immediate solution. Reliance on this information during critical need is at your own risk
MEDICATION RESOURCES:
Below is a list of databases with information about pharmaceutical assistance programs.
Rx Assist:
Provides a comprehensive database of pharmaceutical assistance programs.
www.rxassist.org
Needy Meds:
Has information on pharmaceutical and healthcare assistance programs.
www.needymeds.org - 1-800-503-6897
Diabetes-specific information: https://www.needymeds.org/drp.taf?filename=diabetes.htm
Medical Assistance Tool:
Provides a dedicated search engine that allows users to search for financial assistance resources available to them, their loved ones or patients in their lives through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs available for eligible patients.
www.medicineassistancetool.org/
1-571-350-8643
Rx Hope:
A web-based resource that acts as a facilitator in helping people get their medications for free or for a small co-payment.
www.rxhope.com
1-877-267-0517
GoodRx:
This website and smartphone app compares prescription drug prices at pharmacies nationwide. Get pharmacy coupons and a free savings card that will help with getting medications at a discount at many U.S. pharmacies.
www.goodrx.com
1-888-799-2553
FamilyWize:
Anyone is eligible for the free prescription card: people with and without insurance, plus those on Medicare or Medicaid.
www.familywize.org
1-800-222-2818
Blink Health:
Whether you are insured, uninsured or something in between, they offer some of the lowest prices on over 15,000 medications.
www.blinkhealth.com
1-855-979-8290
Community Connection:
This resource allows you to search for free or reduced cost services (local and national) like: medical care, food, financial assistance, housing, transportation, goods (clothing, home items, toys, etc.), support groups, and more.
https://diabetes.findhelp.com
Benefits.Gov:
Federal- and state-administered benefit and assistance programs. Offers assistance with insurance/healthcare, food, housing, financial assistance and more. (Does not offer direct assistance with medications or supplies.)
www.benefits.gov
1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636) M-F 8am-8pm EST
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief:
Offers financial assistance for diabetes and various ailments, as funds are available. Insurance is required, all insurance types accepted. Must reside and receive treatment in the United States.
www.copays.org
1-866-512-3861 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST
Benefits Check Up:
Benefits Check Up is a service of the National Council on Aging that has information on benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. Seniors can search for programs that help them pay for prescription drugs as well as health care, rent, utilities and other needs.
www.benefitscheckup.org
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and move on to the next if this repair has not been completed.
𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝.
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, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 
𝟐𝟒𝟎 𝐖. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨, 𝐆𝐀 𝟑𝟎𝟒𝟎𝟏). 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬!
Cell phone charging station to keep you powered up
Oxygen concentrator power charging area for those in need
Baby formula
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