The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh
June 1st, 2026 by CHD Communications
Posted in Bryan News, Camden News, Chatham News, Effingham News, Glynn News, Liberty News, Long News, McIntosh News, News |
Preparing for a hurricane evacuation can be difficult for anyone, but for coastal residents with medical needs, physical disabilities, or limited transportation options, evacuation can present even greater challenges. The Coastal Health District encourages residents who may need evacuation assistance to apply now for the Hurricane Registry.
The Hurricane Registry is a confidential list of residents who may require transportation assistance during a hurricane evacuation. Coastal Georgia health departments work closely with local emergency management agencies to coordinate evacuations for registered individuals when there is a significant threat from a hurricane.
You cannot wait until a storm is approaching to apply – you must apply in advance so emergency managers can arrange for transportation assistance before a storm arrives. Applications for the Hurricane Registry are accepted all year.
You can apply for the Hurricane Registry in one of two ways:
Examples of qualifying conditions include individuals with no transportation access and:
For more information about the Coastal Health District’s Hurricane Registry, visit our Hurricane Registry web page.
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