Date:
October 8, 2024
Contact:Sarah Koenen

National Park Service News Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Sarah Koenen, e-mail us, 912-882-4336 x251

Cumberland Island National Seashore to close in preparation for Hurricane Milton

(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation of Hurricane Milton and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will be closed starting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 until further notice. A mandatory evacuation is in place.The Mainland Museum and Plum Orchard will be closed Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 until further notice in preparation of the storm.

The park will remain closed until the storm has passed and it is deemed reasonably safe.

Please monitor our Facebook page for up-to-date information about visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore: www.facebook.com/CumberlandIslandNPS/National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov) and Jacksonville, FL (weather.gov)

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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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