Georgia is in a state of emergency today, as we prepare for landfall from Hurricane Debby. Keep scrolling to get some more of the details about this Category 1 storm.
What’s going on with Hurricane Debby?
According to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, “Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia due to Tropical Storm Debby which has formed over the Gulf of Mexico.”
Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida, on Monday morning, just after 5am, according to the National Hurricane Center.
How will Hurricane Debby affect Atlanta?
While more than 300,000 customers are without power in Florida, according to PowerOutage.us, the affects should be much less in Atlanta.
According to ABC News,
By Tuesday, Debby is expected to stall over the Southeast, bringing potentially historic rainfall to [southern] Georgia and South Carolina. Up to 30 inches of rain is possible through Thursday.
Atlantans can expect rain, and depending on the path of the storm, flooding and power outages. Keep up with your local news to stay safe and informed!
What do I do to stay safe?
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency says:
In case of flooding, do not drive or walk through standing water or drive around barricades. Stay away from downed power lines to avoid the risk of electric shock or electrocution. If a tornado warning is issued, storm cellars or basements provide the best protection. If an underground shelter is not available, go to a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
As always, stay out of standing water, especially if you can’t see the bottom, and keep indoors as much as possible.
To learn more about how to prepare for hurricanes in Georgia, head to the department’s website here!