Hurricane Helene Preparations
Georgia Tourism Partners,
With Hurricane Helene approaching Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Georgia Department of Economic Development Marketing & Communications, Tourism, and Visitor Information Center teams are activating our crisis plans. For the latest storm information, please visit the National Hurricane Center website.
The following information and resources are available for you and your partners.
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ExploreGeorgia.org
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- A storm web page with information regarding Hurricane Helene is now available.
- This web page includes hotel and lodging information, contact information and hours for the state’s nine Visitor Information Centers, and links to emergency resources.
- If you or your partners have events that are impacted by the storm, please be sure to update the event listing on ExploreGeorgia.org via the Partner Extranet.
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State Visitor Information Centers
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- Georgia’s nine Visitor Information Centers are available to assist with identifying accommodations and travel information.
- Currently, all nine centers are operating under the standard hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Facilities, including restrooms, are open 24/7 at the Valdosta, St. Marys, and Port Wentworth (Savannah) centers, which are situated on or near evacuation routes.
- Any changes in operating hours will be kept updated on the Explore Georgia storm web page.
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Hotels and Lodging
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- Tripadvisor is our primary resource for locating and booking rooms for evacuees. It is linked on the Explore Georgia storm web page.
- This site pulls the most current, real-time inventory from hotel and lodging vendors.
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State Parks Lodging
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- Available campsites at Georgia State Parks are published on the Explore Georgia storm web page, including non-traditional options like horse stables.
- Pets Welcome provides pet-friendly lodging options updated in real-time and searchable by location.
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If you have questions, please direct them to Communications Manager Cayla Cardwell at ccardwell@georgia.org.
Thank you for everything you do to serve those who travel to and within Georgia. We will send you updates as necessary.
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