Georgia declares State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Hurricane Debby

GEORGIA – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Hurricane Debby making landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Monday.

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Debby is forecast to move into Georgia on Monday, with tropical storm-force winds possible in South Georgia, which could lead to downed trees and power lines.

Officials said there is also an increasing risk of significant flooding in Southeast Georgia beginning Monday and continuing through at least Tuesday.

The State Operations Center (SOC) will elevate to a full-scale activation level at 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) will monitor the storm and assist local emergency management agencies.

“As our agency braces for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, we’d like to encourage all residents and visitors to pay attention to trusted news sources, weather alerts and local officials,” GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings said.

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