News Release

Park Closure due to Hurricane Michael

Date: October 8, 2018
Contact: Jill Hamilton-Anderson, 912-882-4336x257

Cumberland Island National Seashore News Release
Release Date: Immediate
Contact: Jill Hamilton-Anderson, 912-882-4336, x257

Cumberland Island Plans Closure as Hurricane Michael Approaches
(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation for Hurricane Michael and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will close to the public after the 4:45 p.m. ferry leaves the island on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. 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/
Rip Currents: There is currently a high risk of dangerous rip currents along Cumberland Island National Seashore beaches. A high risk of rip currents will continue throughout the storm period. For more information on rip current safety go to http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov.
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.
Visitors are encouraged to 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
 
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.