Weather Update #5: Hurricane Helene
CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE
Several roads are down to one lane due to blocked roadways from trees, power lines, and several power poles.
There is hazardous debris across the island, including loose tree limbs that could fall on moving vehicles or pedestrians. Please continue to shelter in place and DO NOT ATTEMPT to traverse roadways.
Conditions remain unsafe and vehicles/pedestrians on the road will delay crews from being able to clear debris as quickly as possible.
Georgia State Patrol continues to patrol the island and Jekyll Island Fire/EMS remains activated for emergency needs.
REMINDERS
The majority of Glynn County, including Jekyll Island, remains without power. More information regarding power restoration will be shared as it is made known by Georgia Power. More info can be found online: outmap.georgiapower.com
All Jekyll Island Authority administrative offices, amenities, and facilities will remain closed on Friday, September 27, as follows:
- Jekyll Island Guest Information Center (limited gate service only)
- Jekyll Island Tennis Center
- Jekyll Island Golf Club
- Jekyll Island Mini Golf & Bikes
- Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, Faith Chapel, and all Historic Cottages
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center
- JIA-Operated Retail Shops: 31•81, Life Is Good and Remember When
- Public Restroom Facilities
- Beach Crossovers
More information will be shared on reopening these operations once it is confirmed.
Instructions:
Continue To Shelter In Place.
Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
200 Stable Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-4180
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tropical Storm Warning