Winter weather conditions continue for Glynn County
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga – Winter weather conditions are expected to continue throughout Glynn County. Although the winter precipitation has passed our area, many areas are still wet or covered in ice. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing until around 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018. There will be a continued threat of black ice on the roads, low-hanging limbs, downed trees, and power outages. Protect yourself tonight by sheltering-in-place. Protect your house by allowing your faucets to drip. Protect your pets by bringing them inside.
Glynn County offices will remain closed until noon on Thursday, January 4, 2018. The closure includes all offices in the Harold Pate building, Glynn County Courthouse, Glynn County Historic Courthouse and Recreation and Parks throughout the community. Brunswick City Hall will also follow these hours of closure. All public safety services, including fire and law enforcement will remain open. Glynn County Public School System and the College of Coastal Georgia will remain closed on Thursday, January 4th. The Glynn County airports will be closed until 11 a.m. on Thursday.
A warming shelter has been opened at First United Methodist Church at 1400 Norwich St. from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Cots will not be provided at this location. The Well will operate a daytime shelter as usual from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
911 is for emergencies only. Please call the appropriate authorities for power outages, water outages, or other non-emergency issues. To report downed trees call the Glynn County Non-emergency Line at 912-554-3645. For limbs or trees on power lines or power outages please call Georgia Power at 1-888-891-0938 or Okefenoke Rural EMC at 1-800-262-5131.
Georgia Power and Okefenoke Rural EMC have resources in place to respond as quickly as possible to power outages. Be prepared for a loss of power. Ice and snow buildup on trees can cause them to fall and damage power lines. Have battery powered lighting, plenty of water, ready to eat foods, and warm clothing or blankets on hand. Do not use gas heaters or generators indoors without proper ventilation.
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Glynn County Public works will continue to monitor roadway conditions and take necessary precautions. Intersections with downed traffic lights or non-functioning lights should be treated as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop at the intersection and take turns based upon your arrival.
During these wintery conditions:
- Limit any unnecessary travel during cold/freezing conditions. Black ice is extremely hard to spot and can cause serious injuries or accidents. Please remember that bridges will be the first to ice.
- If driving, be sure to clear all windows and mirrors to avoid limited vision and blind spots.
- To avoid broken or bursting pipes in your home, run a faucet at a slow drip and slight stream. This will keep activity in your pipes and avoid freezing. In the case of a burst pipe, know where your shut off valves are. Turn your sprinkler systems off to avoid unnecessary ice buildup.
- DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS! Please bring your pets indoors to a nice warm dry area with food and water.
For more helpful tips during winter weather please visits these sites:
- emergency.cdc.gov
- phe.gov/disasters
- ready.gov/be-informed
Check your local radio stations and weather apps for up-to-date information and follow us on Facebook at Glynn County Board of Commissioners and Glynn County EMA and Homeland Security for any updates and announcements.
Public Service Announcement: January 3, 2018
Contact: Kathryn Downs
kdowns@glynncounty-ga.gov
912.554.7412
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