How Southerners Prepare for Hurricane Evacuation: By Opening Doors
Let’s be honest, yes we run and grab milk and bread when it looks like we’re going to be snowed in. Maybe even for a hurricane. But some of us have better sense than that, especially when you’re going to be traveling to get the heck out of dodge and may not have access to a fridge.
So, what kinds of survival supplies do you need when you will be tired and staying- potentially- in an unfamiliar place?
Lots of bourbon. It keeps you warm and happy when you need it the most!
But no, in all seriousness many of us where I live in Middle Georgia have been posting saying they’ve got room for friends and relatives who are fleeing. It’s just awesome.
Then, a local business owner reached out to me wanting to do something. Then, I sent a text to someone in the mayor’s office asking what do people need? He said food and entertainment.
Well folks, we’re gong to be ready for y’all. Here’s a list of places offering discounts for you during your stay. We’re hearing the hotels are already full so we know y’all are here. I will be updating this list as I hear of more places offering discounts.
I happen to be the Executive Director of this Macon house museum. We will be offering half off admission, just let us know that you’ve evacuated because of the storm.
856 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-5982
Harpin’s Bistro is right in the heart of Macon- actually, Payne City, which is surrounded by Macon. (Just one of those Southern oddities, it’s an interesting story.) They’re offering 10% off meals. **They’re also offering discounts to Middle Georgians HOSTING evacuees!
3378 Brookdale Ave # B, Macon, GA 31204
(478) 742-5252
Carol’s Linens s offering 20% off to out of town shoppers Friday & Saturday (with some exclusions).
Carol’s Linens
4123 Forsyth Road (The Prado shopping center) Macon, Ga 31210
478-254-3334
Grow is offering buy one get one free for those evacuating the storms, and free kids meals, saying on their Facebook page “if you are in need of a meal you will not be turned away”.
(478) 743-4663
Open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am until 3:00 p.m.
The Shoppes at River Crossing
(478) 477-5256
Ampersand Guild says “we absolutely will offer shelter and coffee to hurricane refugees! We’ve got Lost Keys Literary Festival going on Saturday so if anyone is looking for entertainment and is a hurricane traveler we can provide 1/2 off entry to the festival and a coffee on us. There will be kids activities as well! Sunday we don’t have the festival so entry at the [&] Guild Hall is open and coffee’s still on us.” Free regular coffee applies Thursday and Friday as well.
Ampersand Guild
503 5th St, Suite 200
Macon, Georgia
(478) 621-7758
And the Ocmulgee National Monument is FREE and is open from 9 – 5 daily. Great place to get out and enjoy nature.
Just Tap’d is offering 15% off for customers coming in from the storm evacuation!
(478) 743-3851
“Exhibit debuts the First Friday of October!
‘Drawn Together’ is on display from Friday, October 7 through Friday, October 28, 2016.
Featuring Master Collage Artist Susan Pelham and Monroe Artists Collective Bobbie Austin, Sue Grilli, Judy Norman, Stephanie Ruby, and Maribeth Schmeltzer.
Music by The Blue Possum Pickers and John Charles Griffin.
Free entry and light refreshments served!
Sponsored by our amazing friends at Vein Specialists of the South and Spa Medical!
“Open Mic Night!
Host: Y-O Latimore of Poetic Peace. Featured poet, Ryan J.
Free.”
“We have a remarkable opportunity this Saturday to have a world renowned yoga instructor teach our class at Tattnall Square Park. Tommy Rosen is a yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert from Venice California, and has spent the last 20 years immersed in Kundalini and Hatha Yoga.
The way it works: This is a free, community driven, yoga class offered in an effort to bring yoga to the people of Macon – outside, in our beautiful Tattnall Square Park, where we want it. This is not a business, it produces no income. The teachers are typically volunteers from local studios. To show our gratitude for their generosity, we place a basket for donations. Please consider bringing a few dollars to put in the basket.I have some extra mats to share, but bring your own if you have one. A small blanket is good if grass bothers you. Please bring water, sunglasses and sunscreen. We practice under the shade of a beautiful sycamore tree, but sometimes the shade moves during the hour of class.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to experience the teaching of Tommy Rosen. Bring a friend, a family member or a casual acquaintance. Let’s show him what a great yoga community we have here in Macon.”
“With our Fork & Key Wine Bar and Café in full swing, we’ve decided to host a Grand Opening Celebration! On Saturday, October 8th from 12pm – 11pm, we will be having food specials, participation discounts, sangria, and live music from 7-10pm! Of course, our fantastic selection of wines and craft beers will be available all day! Leading up to the Grand Opening Celebration, you can receive 10% off of all food and beverage purchases until October 7th by checking in via Instagram or Facebook at Robinson Home with a picture!”
But really y’all – everyone be safe out there! Be sure to pay attention to what your weather services are telling you. Twitter is a great resource to follow different Emergency Management Authorities.
Love to all y’all,
Molly
Here are the key messages from NHC regarding Category 3 #hurricane #Matthew at 5 pm EDT Wed. https://t.co/T8bABTTyjI @NHCDirector @NOAA pic.twitter.com/KGwe7maRWx
— NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) October 5, 2016
Do you have food and water stocked? We recommend enough food & water for 72 hours and a full gas tank. #Matthew https://t.co/MNhD6wWI0w
— Georgia EM&HS (@GeorgiaEMA) October 5, 2016
Personal Preparedness is key! We urge you to know your risks and monitor local weather alerts. pic.twitter.com/Yddd0PFFuY
— Georgia EM&HS (@GeorgiaEMA) October 5, 2016
Find out in advance where you can take your pets if you have to evacuate https://t.co/aJwRmE2vxY #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/nVuMNKLaKm
— femaregion4 (@femaregion4) October 5, 2016
During disasters, sending text messages is usually faster than making phone calls as phone lines are often overloaded #FLPrepares
— Florida SERT (@FLSERT) October 5, 2016
For those fleeing #Matthew please take note of these #shelters in @MaconBibb https://t.co/Vdf44eIa01 #HurricaneMatthew
— Molly M. Wilkins (@MollyMWilkins) October 5, 2016
