Milledgeville Georgia is home to Georgia College and State University and was the state capital of Georgia during the Civil War. The city sits in central Georgia within a tornado corridor and experiences flooding from the Oconee River. Baldwin County hosts the Central State Hospital campus — one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the US — which creates unique emergency planning requirements. The city also has industrial manufacturing along the Oconee River corridor.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flooding / Industrial |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 478-414-4000 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 356 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Baldwin County GA
Georgia · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk