• Report Property Damage

    Help Bulloch County begin measuring the size and scope of the damage so it can report accurate totals when requesting disaster assistance. Fill out the form HERE.

  • Financial & Resource Assistance

    FEMA Financial Assistance- A one-time disaster assistance payment has been made available to eligible residents of Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Registration is required to be eligible for this one-time payment of $750. The payment is intended to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies. Once finished registering for disaster assistance, individuals may also qualify to receive disaster-related financial assistance to repair storm-related damage to homes and replace personal property. Homeowners and renters with damage to their homes or personal property from previous disasters, whether they received FEMA funds or not, are still eligible to apply for and receive assistance for Hurricane Helene. People can apply in four ways: online by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362, on the FEMA App, or via disaster recovery centers.

    FEMA Disaster Recovery Center- Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, 16942 GA-67, Statesboro, GA 30458. Open Monday, Nov. 11- Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET

    The Small Business Administration is encouraging businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in counties declared in this area from Hurricane Helene to apply for disaster loans online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally announced locations. Please contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-659-2955 for further assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    Disability & Disaster Hotline: Call/Text: +1 (800) 626-4959 | Email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org

    By calling or texting this number 800-626-4959, callers agree to receive text messages. If you no longer wish to receive text messages, you may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.” The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies’ Disability & Disaster Hotline provides information, referrals, guidance, technical assistance and resources to people with disabilities, families, allies, and organizations assisting disaster impacted individuals with disabilities.

  • Waste & Debris Guidance

    The City of Statesboro has contracted Southern Disaster Recovery to assist in removal of Hurricane Helene debris. Statesboro residents and businesses should place their yard waste and debris in the public right-of-way for collection. Debris should be placed without blocking the roadway or storm drains, mailboxes, and fire hydrants. Debris piles should be separated into two categories: construction debris (lumber, shingles, metal) and vegetative debris (tree limbs, leaves). Household trash should be placed in polycarts.

    Please remember the following when placing your items at the right-of-way and/or curb for collection:

    • Only storm related vegetative debris is accepted. No other trash or debris that was not a result of the storm will be picked up.
    • NO HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED. Examples are paint cans, pesticides, chemicals of any kind, motor oil, batteries, etc.
    • No storm debris in trash bags/trash cans will be collected. Empty/place storm debris directly on the right-of-way for removal. If you have already placed storm debris in trash bags/trash cans, we ask that you remove the debris and empty it directly on the right-of-way. If needed, debris can be placed in cardboard boxes.
    • Debris contractors will NOT go onto private property to retrieve any storm debris.
    • Once the first pass phase is completed, the debris contractors will then schedule their subsequent passes through to pick-up any and all related storm vegetative debris. This too will take time to complete, and we again ask for your patience.
    • We also ask that residents move any vehicles off of the roads where possible.
    Additional Notes: The Statesboro Landfill will not be receiving bulk yard waste at this time. The Statesboro Fire Department has temporarily suspended the issuance of residential burn permits to reduce the risk of accidental fires, given the large volume of storm debris scattered throughout the area.
    Waste Update from Bulloch County:
    ” County residents (outside the City of Statesboro)- if you have fallen trees, limbs, yard waste from Helene, please cut and pile it by the roadway for eventual pickup. We ask for your patience because it won’t be picked up immediately. Also, Bulloch County solid waste centers are quickly reaching capacity due to Hurricane Helene. Starting Monday, crews will briefly close 2-3 centers at a time to empty containers and make room for more household waste, yard waste, etc.. They’ll need 1-2 hours to empty a site before they reopen and move to the next. We apologize for any inconvenience these closures cause.”

    Support with debris cleanup:

    Crisis Cleanup: If you need help cleaning up damage from Hurricane Debby, call Crisis Cleanup at (844) 965-1386. Crisis Cleanup will connect with local volunteers who may be able to assist with muck out, fallen trees, tarp, and debris. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. The Crisis Cleanup hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024. Please note this hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA registration.
    Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief: Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief has arrived at Southbridge Community Church, located at 12376 US Highway 301 South Statesboro, GA 30458. They are here to help clean up after the storm.
    Stop by Southbridge to fill out a job request form for help with the following: Tree removal, Roof tarping, and Yard cleanup
    Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief is driven by volunteers and funded by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. For information on how you can help volunteer, stop by the church to get connected. If you have questions about how Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief can help you, please call (770) 853-1339.

  • Broadband Outages

    Vyve Broadband’s Recovery Actions:

    • Crews Working 24/7: Fiber line repairs and network restorations are being addressed continuously. Vyve crews are rotating to ensure work is being done around the clock.
    • Customer Prioritization: Customers whose power has been restored are urged to report any service disruptions. Vyve will prioritize these areas to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.
    • Call Center and Service Support: Vyve’s customer service teams are receiving a record number of calls. While hold times are longer than usual, the company is committed to helping every customer with patience and care.
    • Updates and Transparency: Vyve is committed to keeping customers informed with regular updates. Restoration efforts and service timeline updates are posted at vyvebroadband.com/storm.

Code Red Alerts

Did you know Bulloch County and the City of Statesboro offer a high-speed emergency notification service to citizens? CodeRED sends notifications to the community regarding severe weather, missing persons, wanted criminals, and more. Users can customize their notifications to be received via landline, cell phone, or email. Click the link below to be registered and in the know!