As hurricane season gets underway, the Coastal Health District is encouraging residents who may need help evacuating during a storm to apply now for the Hurricane Registry.

The Hurricane Registry is a confidential database designed to assist Coastal Georgia residents who may require transportation assistance during a hurricane evacuation. Local health departments work alongside emergency management agencies to coordinate evacuation plans for registered individuals when a significant storm threatens the region.

Health officials stress that residents cannot wait until a hurricane is approaching to apply. Emergency planners need advance notice to arrange transportation and other assistance before a storm arrives.

Applications for the Hurricane Registry are accepted year-round.