Engage Brooks

Each month we publish our newsletter to share resources to support our Trojans and their academic experiences. This month is much different. The events of Hurricane Helene left our community faced with challenges and heartache, but we have also proven just how resilient the Brooks County Trojans are in the face of hardship!

Our BCSD staff express our sincere gratitude for the strength and resilience you and your families have shown during this challenging storm. Together, we weathered the storm and emerged stronger. As we look forward to returning to school in the weeks ahead, we are excited to reunite with our Brooks County Trojan family.

This newsletter serves as a central resource for important information and updates related to our recovery efforts. Please stay safe and continue to be kind to your neighbors during this time, for we are all in this together.

The following opportunity for a warm meal was shared on social media. Please note that this opportunity is available while supplies last today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

This Saturday, some incredible people from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bainbridge are coming to Quitman to serve lunch for up to 800 people! We are incredibly blessed to have them give back to our community in need.

If you or someone you know is looking for a hot meal, please help spread the word by sharing this post. Let’s come together and support this beautiful act of kindness.

Georgia: Homeowners & renters are now eligible for disaster assistance benefits due to the damages from #Helene.

3 Ways to Apply:

disasterassistance.gov

fema.gov/app

800-621-3362

Designated counties: fema.gov/disaster/4830/designated-areas

City of Quitman

• High-voltage transmission lines are down, and Georgia Power estimates they will be repaired by October 5, 2024.
• Distribution lines are being repaired, and it is estimated that 80% of the Quitman's customers would be online now (September 30, 2024) if power to substations was restored.
• Power crews can only make repairs to their lines and poles; if a citizen has damage on their property, they must contact an electrician for repairs.
• The city of Quitman has hired a company to pick up leaf and limbs; trunks/logs must be removed by property owners.
• If a citizen is unable to pick up debris due to physical or medical reasons, they are to contact the City of Quitman,
• Household garbage pickup begins Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and will operate one day behind the normal schedule.

Brooks County

• Brooks County paved roads are all passable.
• As of September 30, dirt roads are 60% passable and expect to be 100% by Thursday, October 3, 2024.
• Debris must be placed on right of way (3ft off the road) and must be cut to smaller than 4 feet.
• Household garbage pickup on paved roads started on September 30, and service to dirt roads will begin later in the week.

Food/Water/Services

• The Salvation Army is providing meals at Ag Center at approximately 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM each day, and 1800 meals have been served to date.
• Bottled water was delivered by helicopter and will be available for distribution beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
• Officials are working to get fuel delivered to the city gas stations. Thank you for your patience.
• Ice trucks are expected to make deliveries soon, information will be made shared as it is made available.
• Quitman Church of God will be serving food daily, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
• Citizens National Bank will serve sack lunches on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM until supplies run out.
• Laundry and shower facilities have been delivered and are currently being setup at Brooks County Emergency Management Building and are expected to be operational beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Camp Rock is open for showers, warm meals, and clean water

Laundry is no longer being accepted as the machines are not working. For more info, visit the Camp Rock social media page.

4407 Rocky Ford Rd Valdosta

11:00-1:00 and 4:00-6:00

Bring your own toiletries, towels, and containers for water