07/11/2022
!! EMERGENCY SITUATION !!
This is an EMERGENCY message from Camden County Emergency Management. EVACUATE! EVACUATE! EVACUATE! An evacuation order has been issued for the Hickory Bluff area and Sanctuary cove
East of I-95 due to a near by chemical plant fire. Those evacuating can find shelter at the Camden County PA Recreation Center in Kingsland. Please avoid the Dover Bluff area until the all clear is given by public safety. Again, evacuate the Hickory Bluff area and Sanctuary Cove East of 1-95. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove Neighborhoods have been evacuated. Uncontrolled fire at the Symrise Chemical Plant at Colonel’s Island. The plant has been evacuated, and multiple explosions have been reported. Code Red has been engaged, and at this time, Satilla Shores is being told to shelter in place.
A potential evacuation of anyone in the one-mile mile blast radius is being coordinated. Glynn County FD, Brunswick FD, Jekyll FD, and Brantley FD are on the scene, with Camden and Jacksonville on the way.
UPDATE 11/7/22 10:00AM GLYNN COUNTY
BALLARD GYM is being set up for citizens who have evacuated due to the industrial fire. 323 Old Jesup Rd, Brunswick, GA 31520
UPDATE 11/7/2022 10:15AM CAMDEN COUNTY
A shelter in place order has been issued due to hazardous smoke from a nearby chemical plant fire. Those in the Dover Bluff, Waverly, White Oak, Lampadoshia areas should move indoors, close windows, turn off AC units and remain indoors until the all clear is given by public safety. Those in the Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove areas East of I-95 are instructed to evacuate. The Camden PSA Rec Center at 1050 Wildcat Drive in Kingsland has been opened as a reception center for those evacuating. If you are going to the shelter, please bring personal care items including medications, toiletries, and clothing for you and your family. Domesticated pets are allowed, but need to be in a kennel. Bring leashes, food, and medicine for pets.
UPDATE 11/07/2022 CAMDEN
New Information: Due to increased smoke emanating from the chemical plant fire, Camden County residents in the areas listed below are asked to Shelter in Place and avoid outdoor activities.
✅Hickory Bluff
✅Sanctuary Cove (east of I-95)
✅Dover Bluff
✅Waverly
✅Lampadoshia
Please note, this is requesting individuals to shelter in place, NOT evacuate at this time.