• 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.

    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.

    SNAP Benefits– Georgia residents who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in September can report food lost due to power outages related to Hurricane Helene. To request replacement benefits, eligible SNAP recipients must report the loss of food to the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) and complete a Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) verifying the amount of food loss. Customers who were affected have 10 days from the date of the food loss occurrence to request a replacement for food lost during storm-related power outages that lasted four hours or more. Customers can electronically fill out and submit the Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) through the Department of Human Services (DHS) website. Customers can also print out a PDF version of the form or obtain a copy at their local DFCS office and submit it in person or via mail. Some DFCS offices are affected by power outages or storm damage. A list of current office closures is posted here. Bulloch Office: 41 Pulaski Rd., Statesboro GA 30458

  • Power Outages

    • Georgia Power outage map. View HERE.
    • Excelsior EMC outage map. View HERE.

  • Waste & Debris Guidance

    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 such as spoiled food should be placed in polycarts and not in the right-of-way. The residential collection schedule for polycarts will operate as normal. Your household trash will be collected on your normal collection day. Waste and debris placed curbside will be collected as Public Works crews can get to it. Please be patient as we process unprecedented levels of debris at the landfill.
    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.

  • Water & Sewer

    The City of Statesboro’s Water and sewer system is operational and safe. There were no interruptions during the storm for city customers. No boil water advisories were issued within the city limits. The City of Statesboro has drinking water available at its maintenance facility located at 36 Hill Street, Statesboro. The facility will be open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please bring bottles or some type of collection device.

  • Food, Ice, Showers, Charging Stations

    • The Statesboro Food Bank is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
    • Feed the Boro will have a food drop Saturday, October 5th. Distribution begins at 8 a.m. and continues until all food is gone. For more details, visit www.feedtheboro.com. Get in line as early as possible.
    • Freedom Through Recovery is open Monday through Friday (9am-5pm) for showers, coffee, and laundry services! Located at 226 S. Zetterower Ave, Statesboro, GA, United States, Georgia
    • Bulloch County Ag Arena has water hoses available behind the stall barn for anyone needing to fill up. Open 24/7.
    • Splash in the Boro- Showers available at the following times:
      Friday, October 4th: 8am – 8pm
      Sat, October 5th: 8am – 2pm
      Sunday, October 6th: 2pm – 6pm
      Starting Monday, October 7th these will be our shower hours as long as they are needed.
      Monday – Thursday: 6am – 8pm | Fridays: 6am – 2pm |Saturdays: 8am – 2pm
    • YMCA– As of Monday, Sept. 30, all open branches will offer limited member services and remain open to the community for essential needs such as charging stations, showers, and cool spaces. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. All Childcare Learning Centers will remain closed. We will keep parents informed regarding Before & After School Care as local school districts make decisions on operations and reopening.
    • Luetta Moore Park- Open noon-4pm this Wednesday through Friday. Showers available and pool open for swimming. NO CHARGE. Pool is not heated but open to all. Located at 585 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Statesboro. Ice will also be available for pickup from 10 am to noon on Wednesday, October 2nd.
    • Restoring the Breach & Youth Career Commission- Come out Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Outreach Center (515 Denmark Street) for limited food, clothes, and household goods. First come, first serve.
    • First Baptist Church Statesboro: Located at 108 N. Main St., FBC Statesboro is open for water refilling and ice (as long as ice supply lasts) from 1-4pm each day this week. Use Entrance E under the circular drive-thru area at the BACK of the church. Device charging/wi-fi also available in the building.

  • School

    Bulloch County Schools
    After careful consideration, schools will remain closed through Friday, October 4. All extracurricular and athletic activities are canceled for the remainder of the week as well.
    Please stay alert for an update on Sunday, October 6, at 3 p.m., regarding our plans to reopen on Monday, October 7. We will not make a decision about making up missed days until after we return to school.
    We understand that extended school closures are difficult, but safety is our top priority. Some schools are without power and water, local roadways remain hazardous, and by remaining closed, we can help reduce the strain on local food, gas, and infrastructure resources.
    Our essential staff is hard at work repairing minor damage to schools, clearing debris, and repairing multiple technology tools. We will continue to protect our food inventories to ensure we can provide meals when we return.
    Georgia Southern University
    All Georgia Southern University campuses will return to normal operations on Monday, Oct. 7.
    All classes (both online and in-person) will resume on Monday, Oct. 7.
    All in-person University events (including the Eagle Preview event on Oct. 5) are canceled through Sunday, Oct. 6.
    Dining Commons on the Statesboro Campus and The Galley on the Armstrong Campus will be open to all students, employees, and their immediate families who need a meal (at no charge). Students and employees must have their Eagle ID. Please note that service will be available at limited stations during the following times:
    Monday, Sept. 30: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Tuesday, Oct. 1: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Wednesday, Oct. 2: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Thursday, Oct. 3: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Friday, Oct. 4: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Sunday, Oct. 6: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    Buses on the Statesboro Campus will run:
    Monday, Sept. 30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Tuesday, Oct. 1: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Wednesday, Oct. 2: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Thursday, Oct. 3: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Friday, Oct. 4: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Sunday, Oct. 6: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the shower facilities at the RAC on the Statesboro Campus will be available daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., through Sunday, Oct. 6, for students, faculty and staff. Please bring your own shower supplies.
    The ARC on the Armstrong Campus remains closed at this time due to ongoing staging support for line workers assisting our communities.
    Students living on campus should continue to exercise caution as they walk through campus as restoration efforts are ongoing.
    Please check the University Alert Center frequently for the most current and updated information.
    Ogeechee Technical College
    Ogeechee Tech classes will be canceled for the week of September 30th and resume on Monday, October, 7th.
    Statesboro STEAM: Closed Monday, September 30-Friday, October 4
    Bulloch Academy: Closed Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4
    Trinity Christian School: Closed Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4

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!