The only shelter remaining open in Macon-Bibb County is the one at East Macon Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), and there is expected to be about 110 people residing there Monday night.
All recreation activities at East Macon Recreation Center remain cancelled until the need for the shelter has passed. North Macon Park will reopen to the public on Wednesday, October 12.
Governor’s Office Lifts Evacuation Order Sunday
Governor Nathan Deal lifted the mandatory evacuation orders for Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh Counties at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9. The barrier islands, though, will remain under the evacuation order. I-16 Eastbound from Exit 116 to Savannah reopened at 3:00 p.m. To read the press release from the Governor’s Office, click here.
According to the Governor’s Office, residents returning to these counties should be aware of the following information.
- These counties will most likely not have basic utilities such as: electric power, water or sewage services, and many roads remain inaccessible.
- Residents should also be aware that many areas lack critical life-sustaining services and infrastructure.
- Local officials may still impose restrictions on re-entry, residents and business owners seeking to return should check for local requirements.
For additional information regarding conditions and services in local areas, contact your local emergency management agency.
- Bryan: (912) 858-2799
- Camden: (912) 729-5602
- Chatham: (912) 644-8811
- Glynn: (912) 554-7826
- Liberty: (912) 368-2201
- McIntosh: (912) 437-6671
Macon-Bibb County EMA Recommendation & Shelter Update
We are advising residents of the evacuation order being lifted, but are making sure they understand that some of the areas will be without infrastructure and life-sustaining services. Our shelter remains open because we do not want to people to feel like they have to go back to a potentially dangerous situation.
“The people staying with us have entrusted us with their care, and if they were to drive back this afternoon or evening, it could be after dark before they make it home, where they may not be power or water,” says Macon-Bibb EMA Director Spencer Hawkins. “We want to help them have a safe re-entry to their homes and neighborhoods, so the Red Cross, Macon-Bibb County, and partners will continue to provide shelter.”