Savannah is currently under a state of emergency. The city will be opening up a safety center from noon to 8 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center (201 Montgomery St.), giving residents a safe place to ride out the storm. Pets will not be allowed, however, the public is encouraged to call the city at 311 for help connecting to resources.
At this time, there is no curfew in place for the city, but Johnson said it’s possible one will be issued later today.
Here's information on helters for Bulloch, Effingham and Evans counties.
Bulloch:
Open Hearts Community Mission
201 Martin Luther King Junior Dr, Statesboro, GA 30458
912-623-2528
Habitat For Humanity
201 Johnson St, Statesboro, GA 30458
912-489-2076
Effingham:
Effingham County Action Pact
2100 Riverside Ave, Waycross, GA 31501
912-285-6083
Treutlen House At New Ebenezer Inc. Rincon
131 Old Augusta Central Rd, Rincon, GA 31326
912-754-9797
Evans:
Service County/Service Senior Center Claxton
U.S. Highway 280. Claxton, GA 30417
912-739-1705
The city of Savannah has also opened a safety center at the Cultural Arts Center (201 Montgomery St.).