The costliest disaster in Georgia’s history was Tropical Storm Alberto, which produced catastrophic flooding and $750 million in damages in 1994.
The last hurricane to make landfall directly on Georgia’s coast was Hurricane David, which caused $320 million in damages and 15 deaths in 1979.
Georgia’s hurricane history along the East coast was much more turbulent in the 19th Century, when 14 hurricanes struck the state’s coast. Only four made landfall during the 20th Century.
The deadliest hurricane in Georgia’s history struck in 1893 and killed more than 2,500 people.
2012’s Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic tropical storm on record. It caused 147 deaths and $50 billion in damage.
#Hurricane season starts on June 1. Are you ready? http://www.ready.ga.gov/Stay-Informed/Hurricanes
#Hurricane season starts soon. Prepare your home by keeping trees & shrubs trimmed, and prepare a Ready kit. http://www.ready.ga.gov/Stay-Informed/Hurricanes
Did You Know? The deadliest #hurricane in GA struck in 1893 & killed 2,500 ppl. More hurricane history: http://www.gema.ga.gov/gemaohsv10.nsf/c6049b8deb5d38a185257726003aa1dd/68ec9214ddb5b64a8525773500716735?OpenDocument
If a #hurricane strikes, do you know the best evacuation routes? http://www.gema.ga.gov/gemaohsv10.nsf/c6049b8deb5d38a185257726003aa1dd/c6fc4e0e42168fab852577a80061c547
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Hurricane season starts on June 1. Get ready by making a Ready kit and a family emergency plan. More at @Ready Georgia. http://www.ready.ga.gov/Stay-Informed/Hurricanes
Did You Know? Georgia’s coast was struck by 14 hurricanes in the 1800s, but only 4 in 20th Century. http://www.gema.ga.gov/gemaohsv10.nsf/c6049b8deb5d38a185257726003aa1dd/68ec9214ddb5b64a8525773500716735?OpenDocument
During hurricane season, it’s important to pay attention to local weather and news. You can also get a NOAA weather radio, which is the best way to stay informed. http://www.gemainfo.com/external/content/document/759/1173727/1/NOAA_2011.pdf
Andrea, Humberto, Lorenzo, Wendy. What do these names have in common? They are the list of names for potential hurricanes in 2013, and one or more of them could become as well-known as Katrina or Sandy. Are you ready? http://www.ready.ga.gov/Stay-Informed/Hurricanes
