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Weather Update #1: Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is slated to make landfall this afternoon in Florida and impacts will begin to be felt in our area early Thursday morning as it moves across the state.

It is strongly recommended Island residents and businesses remain prepared for the likelihood of power outages, downed trees, blocked roadways, isolated flooding, or other storm impacts.

Beginning early tomorrow morning, it is advised to stay off roadways unless necessary due to high wind gusts and the potential for downed trees and isolated flooding. Crews will assess and clear debris as long as it is deemed safe for them to do so.
 
Residents and businesses should also reference Georgia Power's outage map for real-time updates - outagemap.georgiapower.com
  
There are no Jekyll Island evacuations or road/causeway closures planned at this time. Conditions are continuing to be monitored and additional updates will be communicated as needed. Georgia DOT is also monitoring the Sidney Lanier Bridge for the potential of sustained wind gusts over 40 mph. Should any closures be needed, they will be announced as they are known.
 
NEW CLOSURES
 
 Glynn County Schools will now be closed on Thursday, October 10.
  
The Jekyll Island Authority will open offices, amenities, and facilities under reduced operations for Thursday, October 10, as follows:

• Jekyll Island Guest Information Center (24-HR gate service will remain)
• Jekyll Island Tennis Center Closed
• Jekyll Island Golf Club Courses Closed
  (Pro Shop open 11 AM - 5 PM)
• Mini Golf & Bike Rental open 11 AM - 8 PM
• Mosaic, Jekyll Island Musem open 11 AM - 5 PM
  Historic Trolley Tours will begin at 12:30 PM
• Georgia Sea Turtle Center open 11 AM - 5 PM
• Jekyll Island Campground services open 11AM - 5 PM
  (All incoming reservations will be contacted directly)

Jekyll Island Administrative Offices will be open with limited receptionist services only.
 
Normal operations are expected to resume for all JIA offices, amenities, and facilities on Friday, October 11, unless otherwise communicated.

Please also review the Jekyll Island Emergency Preparedness Communication webpage on the Jekyll Island website for helpful links and information on storm preparedness: www.jekyllisland.com/emergency

Instructions:

Please continue to pay close attention to weather updates as they are made available, and follow the latest forecast models from the National Weather Service Jacksonville to stay informed between updates.