Hurricane Helene is currently impacting Bryan County, GA, with strong winds, heavy rainfall predicted to start late Thursday evening into Friday morning. Residents are advised to prepare for worsening conditions throughout the evening, including increased chances of tornados, storm surges along the coast and downed trees or power lines. Emergency services are on high alert and the county EOC will remain active through the night and into tomorrow., Local weather refuses are open for those who live in a mobile home or other structure that may not be safe. Please stay indoors and follow official updates for the latest information on evacuation routes and safety measures.

Sign up for CODERED to get emergency alerts. Look to www.BryanCountyGa.org and Bryan County social media for the most up to date information. For city specific information go to www.richmondhill-ga.gov/ and www.pembrokega.net and their social media pages. Report downed power lines to Georgia Power at 1-888-891-0938, Canoochee Electric at 1-800- 342-0134 or or Coastal Electric at 1-800-421-2343. Future updates will be posted regularly.

Bryan County and Municipalities Joint Presser - Bryan County Government, the City of Richmond Hill, and the City of Pembroke hold a joint press conference to discuss the response to Hurricane Helene. 

Weather Refuge in Bryan County - Two weather refuges opened in Bryan County for residents living in unsafe structures.

Bryan County Offices Delay opening until 11:00 AM on Friday, September 27 due to the effect of Hurricane Helene. 

The Risk of tornados will significantly increase overnight. Here are some safety tips. 

Bryan County Schools will be closed on Friday, September 27, in response to Hurricane Helene.

Check out the latest weather updates for Hurricane Helene, including wind gust, rain predictions, and tornado threat:

Should you experience any power outages, check the local power outages maps below:

Georgia Power Outage Map

Canoochee EMC Outage Map

Coastal EMC Outage Map