What if the County has to be evacuated? What will the County do for me?
In the unlikely event a County evacuation order is issued, communication to the public is of the utmost importance. An evacuation order would specify the perimeters of the area to be evacuated as well as directing residents to available shelters. Residents of areas not in the defined area might be directed to stay where they are (shelter-in-place). The Office of Emergency Management foresees that implementing plans to shelter-in-place would ensure the safety of citizens.

Although dealing with any disaster in the County will be paramount, the continuity of operations of the County Government must be maintained. Our emergency support functions, which include all County agencies, have established contingency plans to maintain operations to the entire County, even those who may not be affected by disaster.

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1. What if the County has to be evacuated? What will the County do for me?
2. Does Augusta Richmond County have shelters if we have to evacuate or relocate?
3. Are evacuation routes identified with signs?
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