CORNELIA, Ga. — As Northeast Georgia braces for a potentially dangerous ice storm, Lowe’s in Cornelia continues to receive steady shipments of critical emergency supplies, including generators, extension cords, and ice melt, as demand remains high across Habersham County.
Store Manager Jeremy Gattis said deliveries are arriving frequently, with additional shipments expected throughout the day.
“About every hour I’ll probably get about 40 to 50 generators,” Gattis said. “We’ve got multiple trucks running right now from a hub that has them.”
Gattis confirmed that another large delivery — approximately 192 generators — was expected, adding to the hundreds already delivered in recent days.
Gas Cans Sold Out Quickly
While generator deliveries continue, gas cans are moving faster than they can be restocked.
Gattis said the store received an entire tractor-trailer load overnight — 18 pallets total — but the supply was quickly exhausted.
“We got a whole truckload last night… and they got gone last night,” he said.
Because of the rapid sell-through, Gattis said he could not yet confirm when additional gas cans would arrive.
Cords, Ice Melt Still Available
In response to customer needs, Lowe’s has also focused on supporting items often overlooked until the last minute.
“I’ve got a big shipment of cords now, especially the ones that go to generators,” Gattis said.
Ice melt is also currently available, though officials caution that supplies may fluctuate as the storm approaches and road conditions worsen.
Prepare Early, Officials Urge
With forecasts calling for ice accumulation, power outages, and extremely cold temperatures, store officials continue urging residents not to wait until conditions deteriorate.
Emergency planners recommend that residents:
- Test generators before use
- Ensure proper extension cords rated for outdoor and generator use
- Store fuel safely and never run generators indoors
- Prepare for several days without power
Lowe’s officials say shipments will continue as long as conditions allow, but inventory is expected to move quickly as more residents prepare.
Habersham News will continue monitoring availability of emergency supplies across the county and provide updates as conditions change.
