Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday, 04/22 declared a state of emergency in 91 Georgia counties as wildfires continued burning across South Georgia amid extreme drought conditions.
The order takes effect for 30 days unless renewed and authorizes state agencies to deploy personnel and equipment to support firefighting and recovery efforts. Kemp also said the Georgia Forestry Commission and other agencies have been directed to use all necessary resources in the response.
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Credit: Savannah Fire Department Facebook Page
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The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office has announced “an immediate and mandatory evacuation” for Browntown Road from Highway 82 to Greenleaf on the west side of the highway.
That’s in addition to GA 110 (Yellow Pine Road) to Thrower Road. “If you are outside the mandatory evacuation area and feel unsafe, please evacuate now,” the sheriff’s office posted on social media.
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The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services issued an air quality alert for dozens of counties due to ongoing wildfires in south Georgia. State health officials are urging people with respiratory conditions to limit time outdoors or move activities inside if smoke is visible or noticeable.
Want to see how safe the air quality is where you are? Click here.
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Want to help?
SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTH GEORGIA is collecting handheld snacks (protein bars) and electrolyte drinks/powders for firefighters and volunteers. Items will be delivered directly to crews in the field.
ATKINSON COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER is collecting donations such as Bottled Water, Protein Snacks, Electrolyte Drinks, Socks, Chapstick, Wipes, and any additional essential supplies.
Drop Off at…
33 Austin Avenue West
Pearson, GA 31642
DAIRY QUEEN – DROP OFF DONATIONS for the fire fighters and emergency personnel.
- Waters
- Gatorade
- Chapstick
- Wet Wipes
- Protein drinks
- Protein Bars and Beef sticks are needed also
JESUP CHURCH OF GOD is opening their location as a drop-off point to help support families and first responders impacted by the wildfires in South Georgia.
Currently collecting:
• Cases of bottled water
• Gatorades / electrolyte drinks
• Quick grab snacks (granola bars, protein snacks, etc.)
• Liquid IV / hydration packets
• Wet wipes
Every item makes a difference especially for those working long hours on the front lines and families displaced by the fires. Drop-off location: Jesup Church of God 444 Sunset Blvd Jesup Ga, 31545
The SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT and SPRINGFIELD CITY HALL are coming together to support the brave men and women battling the devastating wildfires in South Georgia. With over 8,000 acres already burned and the fires continuing to grow, our firefighters need our help now more than ever. Drop-Off Location:
130 S Laurel St.
Springfield, GA 31329
Every donation—big or small—makes a difference and helps support those risking their lives to protect our communities.
