Long County Emergency Management Director Edward Brewer said a voluntary evacuation order will start in that county starting at noon today.
Brewer emphasized that residents of Long County who live in flood prone, low-lying areas, as well as those who live in mobile homes and home-bound individuals should heed the evacuation warning.
Brewer added that all non-essential county personnel will be allowed to leave work today at noon.
The Long County School System has announced that students will be released from school at 1 p.m. today.