City of Savannah, GA

08/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/04/2024 17:04

Tropical Storm Debby News Release #2


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aug. 4, 2024

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Office of Communications

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Tropical Storm Debby News Release #2

City of Savannah to close offices Tuesday

SAVANNAH - Based on expected impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, the City of Savannah will close all government offices Tuesday, Aug. 6. Essential emergency functions will be open.

Government operations and offices will remain open on Monday, Aug. 5. A decision regarding Wednesday's operations will be made based on storm impacts. All emergency essential services including public safety, water and sewer, stormwater, park and tree, and traffic engineering will respond at full capacity as weather permits.

The following impacts to City services will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 6:

  • All non-emergency essential City government offices will be closed.
  • In-person payments at the Coastal Georgia Center for utility, tax, license, and other fees will be closed.
  • Street cleaning night services will be suspended.
  • The Dean Forest Landfill and Bacon Park Convenience Center will be closed.
  • Sanitation routes will shift to a modified schedule on Wednesday.
  • Recorder's Court will be closed.
  • In-person services with the Office of Special Events, Film, and Tourism will be suspended.
  • Building closures, including all services within, will include City Hall, Civic Center, Community Centers, Cultural Arts Center, Floyd Adams City Services Complex, Savannah Municipal Services Annex and the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center.

Non-emergency public safety offices will be closed, to include police records.

A state of local emergency was declared on Sunday, Aug. 4, providing the City Manager authority to execute emergency management plans and procure necessary resources to prepare for and respond to any impacts brought on by Tropical Strom Debby.

Currently, Chatham County is under a Tropical Storm Watch, Storm Surge Watch and Flood Watch. The greatest impact will be the potential for historic rainfall, coastal flooding, 2-4 feet of storm surge, rip currents, severe flash flooding, and tropical storm force winds. Residents in low-lying areas should state alert for possible flooding.

Savannah residents and businesses are urged to review emergency plans and kits ahead of the arrival of inclement weather. Information on preparedness can be found at savannahga.gov/debby.

For questions about City services or to submit a service request, residents can call 311. Service requests can also be submitted online at Savannahga.gov/311request.

Updates on road closures due to flooding will be posted at savannahga.gov/floodalert. For updates specific to the City of Savannah, residents are encouraged to follow @cityofsavannah on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or visit savannahga.gov/debby

City employees are encouraged to call into the City's emergency information hotline for updates at 833-251-6020.

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