Hurricane Helene Information
Hurricane Disaster Information and Resources:
Hurricane Helene Advisory
Please read the following carefully:
- Only call 911 for emergencies.
- The City of Valdosta will be closed on Monday, September 30th to Friday, October 4th.
- All recycling sites are closed until further notice.
- Stay inside and avoid driving during the storm.
- Follow EMA Lowndes for Valdosta and Lowndes official updates on Hurricane Helene.
- In the meantime, please remember to secure your rollout bins so they are not blown away.
- Check your emergency kits, stay informed, and stay safe.
- We want to remind everyone to be extra cautious on the roads. If you come across non-working traffic signals, treat them as 4-way stops. Slow down, stay alert, and drive carefully.
Do not drive around barricades, cones, and other traffic signage.
Follow detours and avoid flooded areas.
Drive slowly and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
911 Non-Emergency Phone Number - (229) 245-5270
FEMA Information
Be Alert for Fraud After Hurricane Helene in Georgia
Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Assistance
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
Hurricane Helene FEMA Assistance for Georgians
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Georgia
Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter
Common Reasons FEMA May Find You Ineligible for Assistance -- and How to Address Them
Disaster Recovery Center
The State of Georgia and FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lowndes County to serve Hurricane Helene survivors from Lowndes County. DRCs are dedicated, accessible, and established locations where specialists from FEMAβs Individual Assistance program can help survivors face to face. Highly trained specialists assist survivors through the recovery process and explain the types of assistance available from FEMA, such as housing and other needs assistance.
The Disaster Recover Center is now open.
4434 Forrest Street Extension, Valdosta, GA 31605
Monday- Saturday, 8:00 am until 7:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
Small Business Association
Public Works Information
Yard Debris & Sanitation
Please click the links below for more information:
City of Valdosta Announces Temporary Changes to Debris and Sanitation Collection Services
City of Valdosta Provides Updates on Debris Removal Efforts Following Recent Storm
Understanding Emergency Declarations vs. Federal Disaster Declarations
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Understanding Emergency Declarations vs. Federal Disaster Declarations
Self-Reporting Damage
Here's a website for residents to self-report damage, including pictures. This will help with the damage assessment process being transmitted to GEMA. The link to the reporting portal can be found here: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/lowndesGA/request.html
Those without internet access can call 229-671-2790 to report damage.
Cleanup Hotline
If you need assistance cleaning damages from Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 844-965-1386. Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency, and improves volunteers' experience.
Home Repair Fraud
Please contact our Inspections Manager Rick Mefford at (229)-460-4118.Georgia Recovery Project
Georgia Power Outage Map
School Closures
Valdosta State University:
Please check out the social media page here: https://www.facebook.com/valdostastate
Valdosta City Schools:
Please check out the social media page here: https://www.facebook.com/valdostacityschools
Lowndes County Schools:
Municipal Court Information
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City of Valdosta Municipal Court Announces Rescheduled Dates
City of Valdosta Municipal Postpones Court Dates
Emergency Curfew Information
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City of Valdosta Extends Emergency Curfew Until Further Notice in Response to Hurricane Helene
Utilities Information
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City of Valdosta Confirms No Interruptions in Drinking Water Service
Shelters
Park Ave Church located at 100 E. Park Ave
- Has a generator for medical equipment
- No pets allowed
Media Com Cable Hotspots
Valdosta City Hall
300 N. Lee Street
Valdosta, GA 31601