Weather Update #6: Hurricane Helene
Significant power outages remain across Jekyll Island and throughout Glynn County. At this time, restoration times are unknown. Residents, businesses, and visitors should be prepared to be without power for several days.
The public is also asked to reduce water usage unless to only necessary reasons to reduce strain on the water/wastewater treatment facilities until power is restored. Continue to follow the outage map: outmap.georgiapower.com
Some roadways are still blocked or impacted by downed trees, power poles, and debris. Please continue to use caution if you must go out on the roads. Loose tree limbs or other debris may continue to fall.
Waste Management has temporarily paused all trash services until further notice. More information will be shared when these services are scheduled to resume. Yard debris pickup will not take place at this time.
Georgia State Patrol continues to patrol the island and Jekyll Island Fire/EMS remains activated for emergency needs.
All Jekyll Island Authority administrative offices, amenities, and facilities will remain closed through Saturday, September 28, as follows:
- Jekyll Island Guest Information Center (limited entry 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
- Bike Paths (due to debris)
More information will be shared on reopening these operations once it is confirmed.
Instructions:
Reduce water usage to only necessities.
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