Douglas hurricane guide¶

Douglas is the county seat of Coffee County in south Georgia, inland from the coast, so tropical storm remains bring heavy rain and wind. The City of Douglas takes part in the National Flood Insurance Program and has a flood protection page. See the Coffee County page for emergency management and shelter guidance.

What to know in Douglas¶

• Flood insurance normally has a 30 day waiting period before it goes into effect, so buy it before storm season.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Douglas Notify Me: Free city alerts by email or text. The city also posts alerts on its Alert Center page. Website.
• Douglas Flood Protection: The city's flood insurance and flood protection page. Website.

County services that cover Douglas¶

Coffee County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Douglas. The Coffee County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://cityofdouglasga.gov/189/Flood-Protection
• https://cityofdouglasga.gov/61/Police-Department
• https://cityofdouglasga.gov/AlertCenter.aspx