Grice Connect has produced a Resource Guide for victims of TS Debby. This guide is a one-stop shop for flood victims and individuals and organisations wishing to provide assistance. Keep checking back as we will update this list as new resources become available.
While our community is still recovering from TS/Hurricane Debby, we are working to gather all information from those affected by the storm in one easy-to-access location. Bulloch VOAD continues to rely on GA VOAD and national VOAD partners to get as much help to the community as possible.
Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA continue to post information about roads and other helpful topics on their Facebook page, so please check back there regularly.
Storm victims
We currently encourage anyone needing assistance related to the storm to contact the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Command Center at Southbridge Community Church, 12376 US 301, Statesboro, GA. You can also reach them by phone or email (see below).
Phone: 770-853-0729
E-mail: (email protected)
network: GABAptist.org
All GABDR volunteers are trained in mold removal and flood removal, have undergone a background check and are qualified.
Some of the services they provide for flood victims for FREE:
- Remove anything that was touched by floodwater, including furniture, flooring, wallboard, insulation, cabinets and more.
- Treating homes with Shockwave disinfectant to inhibit mold growth
- Citizens can obtain premixed Shockwave at the Command Center if they bring a container
- Citizens who do not have a sprayer will receive a sprayer with Shockwave
They also help maintain a list of unmet needs and have teams on site to assess and support them.
If they can’t help you, hopefully they can connect you with other organizations that can help.
Make sure that all persons assisting you are accredited and verified members of Georgia Baptist Diaster or have been registered and verified by them.
Our goal with a centralized source of help is to prevent malicious actors from sneaking in and taking advantage of victims. Please be cautious when accepting help or assistance from someone you do not know and who has not been vetted by Georgia Baptist or Bulloch County VOAD.
Volunteers or organizations offering assistance
Bulloch County VOAD has partnered with Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief to lead our initial recovery efforts. Any organization wishing to provide volunteers or resources to assist flood victims in Bulloch County is asked to contact their command center at Southbridge Community Church, 12376 US 301, Statesboro, GA.
You can also contact them by phone or email (see below).
Phone: 770-853-0729
E-mail: (email protected)
They have assessors and teams in Bulloch County and track requests for assistance and unmet needs.
VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER YOURSELF.
Storm reporting
Click here to view all of Grice Connect’s storm coverage for Bulloch County.
Red Cross and FEMA hotlines
Red Cross Hotline
1-800-733-2767
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362
disasterassistance.gov
Shower and free washing machines
Esther’s Place is providing free showers for women and children affected by Tropical Storm Debby, as well as women’s clothing and hygiene products. Call 912-225-6583 if you need assistance.
Food aid
Statesboro Food Bank
The Statesboro Food Bank, located at 506 Miller Street in Statesboro, is providing emergency food supplies to citizens affected by the storm. Call them at 912-386-1462 to order your FREE food box or email them at (email protected)
Storage units
Brooklet Storage (108 Firefly Lane, Brooklet, GA 30415) offers 20% discount Storage unit rental for anyone affected by flooding. To receive this discount, please call 912-502-1212.
Current information on road closures
The Bulloch County GIS team has put together this interactive map to give citizens the most up-to-date information on road closures and repairs.
Animal welfare
If you are aware of an animal emergency in Statesboro/Bulloch County, the following organizations are available to assist you:
Opportunities for donations in kind
Statesboro Food Bank
- Need for food donations:
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Cereal and granola bars (bogo at Publix)
- Chili, beef stew and soups in cans, if available with tear-off lid
- Canned meat and seafood
- Saltines
- Eggs
- Milk
You can drop off your donations at the Statesboro Food Bank at 506 Miller Street at Northside Drive West, a large gray steel building. Call them first at 912-386-1462 to make sure volunteers are available to help you receive your food donations.
Volunteers needed for the Statesboro Food Bank.
Large donations
All major donations of food and supplies for Bulloch, Chatham and Bryan Counties should be directed to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
Second harvest on the Georgia coast
1380 Chatham Parkway
Savannah, GA 31405
Telephone – 912-236-6750
Financial contributions
The best way you can help now is by donating to organizations that are helping victims. These are the organizations that Bulloch County VOAD knows are active in our community to help individuals.
If you are providing resources for storm victims, please email the Grice Connect team at (email protected) with information about your assistance.
Safety instructions
Use generators safely. Always use outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and adjacent garages. Make sure the generator stays dry and protected from rain or flooding.
Flooding can affect power supplies because utilities may shut down parts of the power grid. In the event of a power outage, use only flashlights or battery-operated lanterns for emergency lighting. Never use candles during a power outage as the fire risk is extreme.
Document any property damage. If possible, take photos and contact your insurance company immediately for assistance and next steps.
Be careful when cleaning up. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, and sturdy, thick-soled shoes. Do not attempt to remove heavy debris yourself. Use an appropriate mask when removing mold or other debris. People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immunosuppression should not enter buildings where water leaks or mold growth are visible or smellable. Children should not participate in disaster cleanup efforts.
