LAST UPDATED: 9/12/2022 at 4:56 PM ET
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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 tomorrow, September 13th

Meals:

***Lunch & dinner dining times and locations have changed, please see below for updates.***

The Salvation Army is partnering with Georgia Baptist Relief and local churches to provide meals beginning Thursday, September 8th, for lunch & dinner. Please see below for locations and dining times.

LUNCH - Sunday, September 11th - Monday, September 12th:

Chattooga High School - 11:30 AM
Enter through the back gate on Hwy 100 and exit on Hwy 114 at the south bus exit
989 GA-114, Summerville

Summerville Middle School - 11:30 AM
Follow signs and arrows, enter as normal for school traffic
200 Middle School Road

Dinner - Sunday, September 11th - Monday, September 12th:

Chattooga High School - 5:00 PM
Enter through the back gate on Hwy 100 and exit on Hwy 114 at the south bus exit
989 GA-114, Summerville

Summerville Middle School - 5:00 PM
Follow signs and arrows, enter as normal for school traffic
200 Middle School Road

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