HURRICANE IDALIA
Emergency Information
In an effort to provide helpful resources to those visiting Augusta’s River Region during this time, Destination Augusta has included information to find hotels, shelters, transportation, and other emergency services below.
Augusta Information
During regular business hours, you can contact:
Augusta & Co./Augusta Visitors Center: (706) 724-4067
Destination Augusta Corporate Offices: (706) 823-6600
Georgia Travel Information
Explore Georgia has developed a resource page for storm information and updates at ExploreGeorgia.org/travel-alerts. This page includes hotel/lodging information, State Visitor Information Center contact information/hours, and links to emergency resources. Click here to view the Georgia Travel Information resource page.
Quick Links
Below is a list of quick links to help find emergency information and management, shelter, and transportation information.
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Georgia
All self-evacuees seeking shelter in Augusta can get the latest information about shelter locations by calling Augusta 311 at (706) 821-2300 or the Georgia Department of Transportation 511 hotline at (877) 694-2511.
- Richmond County Emergency Management
- Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)
- Georgia Department of Transportation
South Carolina
SC residents can also call 211 from anywhere in South Carolina for shelter and assistance information.
Animal Boarding & Shelters
Please call all shelters in advance.
Augusta Animal Services
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(706) 790-6836
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Meadow Brook Kennels
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(706) 733-4342
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Graced Animal Services & Kennel
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(706) 738-7168
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Winding Lane Kennels And Stables
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(803) 643-3919
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Paradise Kennels
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(706) 860-1977
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The Animal House
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(706) 737-5960
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Helpful Resources For Your
Augusta Stay!
While You're Here
Rainy day things to do, comfort food, shopping, and events for our Coastal Friends who are here in Augusta, GA during the hurricane or tropical storm.