City of Savannah, GA

10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 12:40

Hurricane Helene News Release #13

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 2, 2024

CONTACT:

Office of Communications

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Hurricane Helene News Release #13

City remains under state of emergency; Resources available

SAVANNAH - The City of Savannah continues to respond to impacts from Hurricane Helene. City administrative offices and facilities reopened on Tuesday and will operate on a normal schedule this week.

The City of Savannah remains under a state of emergency which began on Sept. 25 and allows the government to activate the Emergency Operations Plan.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 City of Savannah operational update:

Damage Assessment

  • 339 structures affected
  • 15 minor damage
  • 96 major damage
  • 8 destroyed
  • Estimated public assistance cost: +$10.5 million.

Sanitation and Debris Collection

  • Estimated 300,000 cubic yards debris citywide
  • Contracted debris operations to commence Friday
  • Residential refuse collection operations normal
  • Street sweeping operations normal
  • Recycling suspended

Community Centers/Comfort Charging Stations

  • City's Community Centers (except Woodville Center and Windsor Forrest Regional Center due to power outages) on normal hours
  • Comfort/charging centers: The Tompkins Regional Center (2333 Ogeechee Rd.) and the Grant Center Gymnasium (123 West St.) 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a temporary comfort/charging center for residents.
  • The Daffin Park Pool: 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day
  • Open splashpads (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.): Hudson Hill (2227 Hudson St.); Hull Park (55th and Atlantic Ave.); Crusader Park (81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd.); Forrest Hills (Skidaway and Berkshire Rd.); Victory Heights Park (E 42nd St and Taskin Ave.); Savannah Gardens (516 Pennsylvania Ave.).
  • Neighborhood Charging Stations: Carver Village Community Center (905 Collat); Tatumville Community Center (333 Coleman); The PARC (425 Pennsylvania Ave.); La Vida parking lot (535 Windsor Rd.); Daffin Park between the basketball court and swimming pool (E. Victory Dr.); Habersham Village parking lot; SIP building (1700 Drayton).

Traffic Signals Update

  • 15 roads remain impacted
  • 113 trees down/33 powerlines
  • 22 traffic signals out

Park & Tree Updates

  • Residents should report any broken limbs to the City via 311
  • All City owned cemeteries remain closed

Available Resources

Georgia Power Outage Update (Oct. 2)

  • Estimated 25,400 power outages remain
  • 16% of the community affected.

Public Safety Update

  • Total event SPD calls: 882
  • Total event SFD calls: 3,727
  • Total event 311 calls: 253
  • Total event service request: 210

Service requests can still be submitted to 311 online at savannahga.gov/311request or via the SAV311 mobile app.

For updates specific to the City of Savannah, residents are encouraged to follow @cityofsavannah on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter and visit savannahga.gov/stormhelene.

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