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Hurricane Ian Emergency Information

The safety and health of each visitor to Milledgeville is of critical importance during times of crisis, and Visit Milledgeville continues to actively monitor the latest developments surrounding Hurricane evacuation.

To assist those seeking shelter in Milledgeville during this season, we have consolidated information for local hotels, animal shelters, transportation and emergency management to aid in ensuring the security of every visitor and local alike. 

General Information

For additional questions, inquiries or direct phone assistance, please contact the Visit Milledgeville team during regular office hours at (478) 452-4687.

Hotels & Lodging

For a listing of all area properties, please visit our lodging tab.

Looking for more than a hotel room? Short term rental properties are available through our partners:

Can’t find what you’re looking for in Milledgeville? Georgia Tourism and its partners are actively updating information on hotel and lodging availabilities throughout the state. In partnership with TripAdvisor, the emergency lodging and hotels page has been activated to provide travelers and evacuees with real-time accommodations availability. It may be accessed at ExploreGeorgia.org/Ian.

Animal Boarding 

Looking for somewhere to keep your furrier family members sheltered? Please review our below list of local shelters and be sure to call ahead to secure your animal’s space. 

Animal Hospital Milledgeville: (478) 452-5531

Petite Paradise Pet Resort:  (478) 295-1200

Heart of Georgia Animal Care: (478) 452-0200

McWhorter Animal Hospital:  (478) 452-6898 

Old Capitol Pet Care:  (478) 453-9288

Transportation Information

For real-time information on road conditions and closures throughout Georgia, please contact  the Georgia Department of Transportation 511 hotline at 877.694.2511.

Emergency Resources

Below are quick links to help find emergency management resources.

Baldwin County Emergency Management

Georgia Department of Public Health

National Hurricane Center

 

 

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