Your Georgia Natural Disaster Preparedness Kit

Simple Steps to Financially Prepare for Any Natural Disaster in Georgia

With hurricane season approaching, we know that natural disasters can strike at any given time. Being ready makes all the difference; whether it’s a storm, wildfire, or flood, a few small actions today can help protect you and your loved ones physically and financially tomorrow.

How BankSouth Can Help

✅ Enroll in online banking and download our mobile app if you haven’t already to access your account during an emergency.

✅ Follow BankSouth on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

✅ Bookmark BankSouth’s status page. This page stays updated with any impacts to your local branch.

✅ Build an emergency savings fund to cover at least 3 months of expenses.

✅ Review insurance to ensure your home, health, and income are fully protected.

✅ Protect your documents (IDs, deeds, tax returns) in cloud storage, fireproof safe, or a BankSouth safe deposit box.

✅ Keep cash on hand for use if digital payment systems are down.

State, and National Preparedness Resources

GEMA website
FEMA website
National Hurricane Center
USA.gov Disasters and Emergencies preparation and recovery resources
Ready.gov preparedness information
Georgia power outage map
GDOT website