1. Glynn county EmA and homeland security
Storm surge
Glynn county EmA and homeland security

2. What is storm surge?

3. How is storm surge created

5. Why is Local Storm Tide So Dangerous?
Tropical Storm, Maximum Potential Storm Tide
Category 2 Hurricane, Maximum Potential Storm Tide
If a strong tropical storm (60 mph+ winds) were to make landfall at high tide it could produce a 5 to 7 foot storm tide in Glynn and Camden Counties. Now compare that to the potential from a category 2 hurricane making landfall neat Palm Beach, Florida and you will see a tropical storm can produce as much, or greater, storm tide than a hurricane near Palm Beach. A tropical storm could easily isolate Jekyll, Sea and Saint Simons Islands from the mainland and flood portions of Brunswick and St Marys! 5

8. Hurricane Paths in the 1800s

9. Pictures of down town Brunswick October 3rd, 1898

10. storm surge
If a storm surge is forecast Check supplies including medications, radio, flashlight and batteries. You may have to evacuate. Keep your emergency kit close at hand. Have a plan. Fuel your car. If evacuation becomes necessary, it will be hard to stop for gas.

11. Contact and information
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Jay Wiggins
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Alec Eaton
EMA specialist
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