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HURRICANE HELENE
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene hit South Georgia hard and left our community devastated. At this time, we are asking that you pray for those affected in our community, volunteer, and give in any way that you are able. We are a strong community but can not get through this time without each other.
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NEWS AND RESOURCES ON HURRICANE HELENE IN VALDOSTA
Were you Affected by Hurricane Helene? 7 Things to Know About. Applying for Disaster Assistance
Hurricane Helene uprooted lives across multiple states. If you were affected, you may be left feeling overwhelmed and wondering what steps to take next.
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Second Harvest Disaster Page
Monetary donations give us flexibility to quickly use the resources on what’s most critical to our work. Whether that’s buying more food, fueling trucks, or renting generators, you will know that you have had an immediate positive effect on South Georgia..
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Ossoff Visits Valdosta to Assess Hurricane Helene's Impact
On Saturday, September 28, Senator Jon Ossoff visited the City of Valdosta to tour areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Mayor Scott James Matheson accompanied the senator, guiding him through various parts of the city impacted by the storm.
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Kemp Visits Communities Recovering from Helene
This week, Governor Brian Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, including Lowndes.
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Emotional Support and Assistance Available
Beginning Friday, October 4th, the Georgia Recovery Project team will be offering emotional support and assistance in connecting individuals with mental health services.
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City of Valdosta Announces FEMA Approval for Helene Recovery
President Biden has approved FEMA’s coverage of 100% of the costs for emergency and recovery operations in response to Hurricane Helene.
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Valdosta On-Demand Resumes Services
The Valdosta On-Demand transit service resumed operations Tuesday morning.
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