News Release

Fort Frederica National Monument to close in preparation for Hurricane Ian

Date: September 27, 2022
Contact: Robin Barker, 912 882 4336 x251

(St. Simons Island, GA)-In preparation for Hurricane Ian and the subsequent impacts to Glynn County, Fort Frederica National Monument will close to the public at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 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. 

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Hazards: Multiple watches and warnings are in place for Fort Frederica NM 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 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=31.1505&lon=-81.3695#.YzNKyjTMKgY; local radio, and media for updates and advisories. They should also heed notices issued by County Emergency Management offices, including Glynn County, Georgia: https://glynncounty.org/557/Emergency-Management-Agency, Camden County, Georgia: http://www.co.camden.ga.us/81/Emergency-Management , and City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida: http://www.coj.net/departments/fire-and-rescue/emergency-preparedness.aspx

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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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