Effingham County EMA has activated its EOC to Operations Level 3-Enhanced operating 12-hour shifts.

There have been significant changes in the forecast models for Hurricane Irma, including a westward shift late Thursday. The EOC encourages everyone to still consider this storm to be a significant threat as the forecast models have changed greatly over the past week and Effingham County is still well within the width of the projection cone.

Reminder of closings: Schools will be closed Friday through Tuesday; county government offices will be closed Friday through Tuesday; State and Superior courts will be closed Monda through Sept. 15. 

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All of Effingham County has been issued a voluntary evacuation order effective today.

State officials have advised I-16 will begin contraflow Saturday at 8 a.m. to assist with evacuations.

Keep in mind the possibility of utilities (power, water, phones) being down for 7-10 days, roads closed by debris, curfews enforced by law enforcement.

During peak storm conditions, emergency services will be suspended

Secure any items in your yards, bring in or tie down any items that could become flying debris and move trashcans away from the roads.

Effingham County EMA has set up a voice-recorded information line for citizens at 912-754-8206. It is  also running information updates on its website and Facebook page.