Stay connected to always be ready for a flood. Friend the Effingham EMA, Effingham Fire, and Effingham Sheriff Facebook pages for the latest news on road closures, flood advisories, and safety messages. Download the Emergency American Red Cross for alerts in your area at Emergency American Red Cross. Visit Ready Georgia to learn more about local and statewide planning tools as well as evacuation routes.

Stay tuned in to local broadcasting (T.V. and radio) stations whenever severe weather is threatening the area. Local channels can provide timely information specific to our area when a person can get to a television or radio while traveling (we would not suggest checking Facebook or apps while driving).