News Release

Cumberland Island National Seashore to close in preparation for Hurricane Ian

Date: September 27, 2022
Contact: Robin Barker, 912 882 4336 251

(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation for Hurricane Ian and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will close to the public at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. The park will remain closed until after the storm has passed and re-open once damage assessments have been made and the park is deemed safe for visitation. 

Please monitor our FaceBook page for up-to-date information about visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore: www.facebook.com/CumberlandIslandNPS/

Hazards: Multiple watches and warnings are in place for Cumberland Island National Seashore and the surrounding community. Monitor the National Weather Service Jacksonville office for updated information. https://www.weather.gov/jax/

Weather Updates: Visitors who are planning on visiting the area should closely monitor NOAA weather radio and websites http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.762864006669645&lon=-81.57768914433774#.V_QI8PkrK70 ; local radio, and media for updates and advisories. They should also heed notices issued by County Emergency Management offices, including Camden County, Georgia: http://www.co.camden.ga.us/81/Emergency-Management , City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida: http://www.coj.net/departments/fire-and-rescue/emergency-preparedness.aspx, and Glynn County, Georgia: https://glynncounty.org/557/Emergency-Management-Agency

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Cumberland Island is the largest barrier island off the coast of Georgia, encompassing more than 36,000 acres of maritime forests, salt marsh and beaches. The island is also home to over 9,800 acres of congressionally designated wilderness. The island’s natural and cultural resources provide a rich and diverse habitat for wildlife and offer a glimpse into the long history of coastal Georgia. The seashore is accessible by pedestrian-only passenger ferry from the historic community of St. Marys.

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