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Travel Information and Resources

Updated October 16, 2024

Our hearts are with all those in Georgia, Florida, and the Southeast who have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As we continue working together as a state to help our affected communities get back on their feet, we are also supporting our neighbors who are finding comfort in Georgia. While resources may be limited in areas south of Atlanta, much of the state is open for business and ready to be enjoyed. If you have upcoming plans to travel to or within Georgia, please check this page for helpful information and resources.

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Recovery Resources

Statewide Response to Emergencies

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Shelters and Feeding Locations

Red Cross evacuation shelters are open. The shelter locations are available here.

The Salvation Army has established several sites in various hurricane-stricken areas, offering meals to those in need. Please click here to view the listing.


Travel Resources

Road Conditions:

Weather Updates:

Fuel Availability:

  • Gas Buddy offers a fuel availability tracker. It can be found here or by downloading the GasBuddy app.

Georgia Lodging

Hotels & Private Rentals

Access real-time Georgia hotel and private rental availability through Tripadvisor and Airbnb

If you are concerned about existing reservations, please contact your lodging provider directly. 

Campsites & Cabins 

Georgia State Parks are open for RVs and campers, including pets, and some equestrian facilities are available. Before you go, please check GaStateParks.org/Alerts for closures, updates, and availability. 

If you need to change existing reservations, please call 1-800-864-7275. 

Pet-friendly Accommodations 

Pets Welcome has a hurricane resource page with pet-friendly lodging options that is updated in real-time and searchable by location: petswelcome.com/hurricane-emergency/near-me

Pet-Friendly Hotels website: pet-friendly-hotels.net

Visitor Information Centers

All nine state Visitor Information Centers are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are available to assist with identifying accommodations and travel information. Restrooms are open 24/7 at the Valdosta, St. Marys, and Port Wentworth (Savannah) centers, which are situated on or near evacuation routes. Locations and contact information can be found here.

A state map showing Georgia’s nine Visitor Information Centers, major cities, interstates, highways, and airports can be found here.

Business Resources

Georgia businesses and organizations can find resources on the Georgia Department of Economic Development website, which offers tools and information to help navigate recovery.

How to Help

For individuals wishing to volunteer to help in Hurricane Helene’s recovery efforts, fill out this application form. If an organization needs your service, they will contact you.

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