Tropical Storm Debby Preparations
Georgia Tourism Partners,
With Tropical Storm Debby 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 Weather Service website.
The following information is available as a resource for your tourism partners.
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ExploreGeorgia.org
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- A storm web page with information regarding Tropical Storm Debby 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., with restrooms open 24/7.
- 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 Cayla Cardwell, communications manager, 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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