City of Savannah provides update on aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Posted on 09/28/2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah provided an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Saturday.
Officials say the essential emergency services including public safety, water and sewer, stormwater, park and tree, and traffic engineering will respond at full capacity throughout the weekend.
The City’s Sanitation Department will continue to operate regular yard waste pickup services and are beginning debris removal operations. Due to the large volume of debris, removal operations are expected to continue throughout the weekend and into next week. Residents who wish to dispose of debris themselves may bring it to the convenience stations at Dean Forest Landfill or Bacon Park Transfer Station which are operating on regular hours.
Officials say City crews completed assessment of damage in 41 neighborhoods Friday and plan to assess damage in an additional 60 neighborhoods Saturday.
As of early Saturday afternoon, city officials say there was an estimated 94,460 power outages remaining affecting 59% of the community. The City is working directly with Georgia Power to remove downed trees, limbs, and debris from public right of ways and restore power as soon as possible.
As of Saturday morning, there were 32 blocked, impassible or traffic impacted roads in Savannah. While some traffic signals have been restored, 130 of the 280 City-operated traffic signals are without power. That number does not include county or GDOT operated signals. Four City signals are in flash mode and four are operating under generator power. City crews are working to restore all signals to full operation.
Drivers are reminded that all non-operating stoplights should be treated as an all-way stop.
Officials say on Friday, Savannah Police received 898 calls for service, Savannah Fire Department received 476 calls and the 311 Action Center received 275 calls.
Residents are reminded that when using a generator for power: first read the manual and understand how the machine operates; refuel the machine safely; only use generators outside, monitor carbon monoxide output; never leave a generator running unattended; and keep the generator away from doors and windows.
Water Resources reports no major issues with the City’s drinking water supply system. The sewage system continues to operate under a mix of generator power and grid power. No major issues have been reported.
Service requests can still be submitted to 311 online at //savannahga.gov/311request or via the SAV311 mobile app.
Officials say the essential emergency services including public safety, water and sewer, stormwater, park and tree, and traffic engineering will respond at full capacity throughout the weekend.
The City’s Sanitation Department will continue to operate regular yard waste pickup services and are beginning debris removal operations. Due to the large volume of debris, removal operations are expected to continue throughout the weekend and into next week. Residents who wish to dispose of debris themselves may bring it to the convenience stations at Dean Forest Landfill or Bacon Park Transfer Station which are operating on regular hours.
Officials say City crews completed assessment of damage in 41 neighborhoods Friday and plan to assess damage in an additional 60 neighborhoods Saturday.
As of early Saturday afternoon, city officials say there was an estimated 94,460 power outages remaining affecting 59% of the community. The City is working directly with Georgia Power to remove downed trees, limbs, and debris from public right of ways and restore power as soon as possible.
As of Saturday morning, there were 32 blocked, impassible or traffic impacted roads in Savannah. While some traffic signals have been restored, 130 of the 280 City-operated traffic signals are without power. That number does not include county or GDOT operated signals. Four City signals are in flash mode and four are operating under generator power. City crews are working to restore all signals to full operation.
Drivers are reminded that all non-operating stoplights should be treated as an all-way stop.
Officials say on Friday, Savannah Police received 898 calls for service, Savannah Fire Department received 476 calls and the 311 Action Center received 275 calls.
Residents are reminded that when using a generator for power: first read the manual and understand how the machine operates; refuel the machine safely; only use generators outside, monitor carbon monoxide output; never leave a generator running unattended; and keep the generator away from doors and windows.
Water Resources reports no major issues with the City’s drinking water supply system. The sewage system continues to operate under a mix of generator power and grid power. No major issues have been reported.
Service requests can still be submitted to 311 online at //savannahga.gov/311request or via the SAV311 mobile app.
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