My office is closely monitoring the severe flooding in Northwest Georgia. Do not hesitate to reach out to my office if we can be of assistance. We’re here to help and everyone is praying for the families affected by this devastating storm.

Remember to document your damage with photographs, proceed with cleanup, and file insurance claims as soon as possible.

To receive email updates regarding future emergency assistance available to affected residents, click here.

Community Updates:

• Dial 911 for emergencies ONLY. To contact 911 for non-emergency situations, call 706-857-0750. To submit a damage report, contact Cindy McGraw at 706-466-9014 or execdirector@chattoogachamber.org
• There is a boil water advisory in effect for Chattooga County. While running water may be available where you are located, DO NOT CONSUME without boiling.
• The American Red Cross hotline is available to residents 24/7 at 1-800-RED CROSS
• Chattooga County schools will resume regular school hours beginning September 13th

Emergency Supply Distribution and Donations:

If you are distributing emergency supplies or accepting donations for residents affected by the storms in NW GA, please complete this form. A member of my staff will be in touch and we will distribute the most up-to-date information to our community.

The Emergency Management Authority (EMA) has activated 3 main water distribution AND donation centers:

North Summerville Baptist Church

119 Maplewood Dr, Summerville

Central Avenue Baptist Church - Water for buckets or jugs that is flushable only, NOT DRINKABLE, hot meals, cleaning supplies

14074 Highway 27, Trion

Summerville City Offices

120 Georgia Ave., Summerville

If you'd like to make a donation in coordination with the EMA, please contact Cindy McGraw at 706-466-9014 or execdirector@chattoogachamber.org. You can also make a monetary donation to support flood relief online at the Chattooga Chamber of Commerce's Website.

Additional non-EMA distribution locations include:

Horizon Baptist Fellowship - Water

1216 GA-114, Summerville

Lucky’s Supermarket - Water

7880 GA-48, Menlo

REQUESTING DONATIONS for additional shipments ($4,500 per truck). Please make checks payable to:

Menlo Luckys

P.O. Box 265

Menlo, GA 30731

Summerville McDonald's - Hand washing & dishwashing, soda, free food for first responders

11240 US-27, Summerville

South Summerville Baptist Church - Water

614 Commerce Street, Summerville

911 Center - Water for the public and gatorade for first responders, provided by Walmart

170 Farrar Dr., Summerville

Sheriff's Office - Dehumidifiers, fans, and cleaning supplies

35 W Washington St., Summerville

Shower Facilities:

Available to those without water, please bring your own shower supplies.

Trion Recreation Department

8 AM - 9 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

8 AM - 5 PM Wednesday and Saturday

90 Dalton Street, Trion

Lyerly First Baptist Church

8 AM - Dusk Every day until the crisis is over

265 Tennessee Ave., Lyerly

New Generation Church - 3 Showers (one is handicap accessible)

9 AM - 6 PM

11 Kurby Street, Summerville

Washers and Dryers:

The Trion Pavilion - Please bring your clothes in a bag with your name on it!

8 AM - 5 PM Every day starting September 10th

Trion Recreation Department

90 Dalton Street, Trion

Original source can be found here.