Hurricane Information

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The City of Savannah will use this web page to post operational and informational updates on any potential storm impacts. 

CURRENT CITY OF SAVANNAH OPERATION CONDITION (OPCON)

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LATEST UPDATES

Monday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. update: All City of Savannah services and facilities are operating as normal today, Monday, Sept. 29, following an elevated emergency response status over the weekend due to forecasted impacts from Tropical Storm Imelda.

According to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm Imelda will remain well offshore as it passes by Coastal Georgia. The latest track indicates a decreasing potential for most impacts.

A High Surf Advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. on Monday through 8 a.m. on Saturday with hazardous swimming conditions expected and possible beach erosion during high tide.

Over the weekend, the City of Savannah distributed over 900 sandbags, accelerated the clearing of dozens of storm drains, canals, and pipe networks, and continuously released information to keep our community aware, prepared, and informed.

Savannah residents and businesses are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared as we continue through hurricane season. The latest information from the City can be found at savannahga.gov/hurricane.

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

Sunday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. update: The City of Savannah will continue to monitor and prepare for any potential impact from Tropical Depression Nine following the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) which indicated the storm will shift east as it tracks north and is unlikely to make landfall.

Current forecasted impacts for Savannah include 1-2 inches of rainfall and a 5-10% chance of Tropical Storm force winds. Some minor to moderate coastal flooding at high tide is also expected. The storm is currently 655 miles from Savannah and is moving northwest at 7 mph. Savannah is not currently under any watches or warnings.

The City will follow Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and remain activated on Sunday, Sept. 28. Emergency personnel are monitoring the storm and handling operations from the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The City will continue to conduct sandbag operations on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EnMarket Arena Parking Lot (630 Stiles Ave.) and Savannah Fire Station #7 (6902 Sallie Mood Dr.). Sandbags are limited to five bags per household. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel to fill the bags.

Savannah residents and businesses are encouraged to monitor the storm, follow official City channels for updates, and sign up for CEMA alerts. Additionally, residents should take necessary precautions to protect property, and review emergency plans and kits.

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. To sign up for City of Savannah RAVE alerts visit savannahga.gov/ravealert. To sign up for CEMA alerts visit chathamemergency.org.

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

Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m. update: Based on the potential for impact from Tropical Depression Nine (Imelda), the City of Savannah moved to Operating Condition (OPCON) 3, the Alert and Strategic Planning Stage on Saturday.

According to the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, OPCON 3 represents a significant elevation of a threat posed by a tropical cyclone to the City within the next 72 hours. City preparedness and response operations begin moving forward in this phase including activation of staff.   

According to the latest information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Nine is forecasted to strengthen significantly in the next few days. The center of the storm is approximately 755 miles from Savannah. Savannah is currently not under any watches or warnings. Forecasted impacts locally include the potential for 4 to 6 inches of rain and a 15% chance of tropical storm-force winds.

Savannah residents and businesses are encouraged to monitor the storm and official City channels for updates over the weekend and sign up for alerts from Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). Additionally, residents should take precautions to protect property, and review emergency plans and kits.

The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Department urges residents to secure their carts and any loose debris or items that could become projectiles in high winds ahead of the storm. 

Sandbags will be available to residents and business owners on Saturday, Sept. 27, until 4 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Each household is limited to five bags. Residents should bring their own shovels to fill bags at Enmarket Arena Parking Lot (630 Stiles Ave.) and Savannah Fire Station #7 (6902 Sallie Mood Dr.).

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. To sign up for City of Savannah RAVE alerts visit savannahga.gov/ravealert. To sign up for CEMA alerts visit chathamemergency.org.

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

Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. update: Due to anticipated inclement weather, the City of Savannah has updated the weekend programming scheduled for events and facility operations.

Updates for Saturday, Sept. 27:

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, originally scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center has been postponed. A new date and time will be announced soon. 
  • Fall Garden Kick Off Event has been postponed. Further details will be shared when available. 
  • The Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Event Status Updates 
    • Adult Field Day Special Event (RLS) at Minnick Park has been rescheduled.
    • Youth Tackle Football (RLS) at Daffin Park is on schedule. 
    • Various Community Center Rentals (RLS) is on schedule.

All City Community Centers will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Friday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m. update: Based on the potential for impact from a developing storm in the Caribbean, Tropical Cyclone 9 (Imelda), the City of Savannah entered Operating Condition (OPCON) 4, the Monitoring Phase on Friday. The City has followed the posture of Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), the lead agency in the region for emergency storm response. 

The current forecast indicates potential impact on Savannah, but the path and full potential of that impact remain uncertain. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has given the system a 90% chance of development in the next 48 hours. As part of the OPCON 4 status, emergency response staff with the City of Savannah have been placed on standby over the coming weekend. 

The City will provide residents and businesses with sand and sandbags ahead of potential impacts. Sandbags will be limited to five bags per household. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel to fill the bags. Sandbags will be available Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last, at EnMarket Arena Parking Lot (630 Stiles Ave.) and Savannah Fire Station #7 (6902 Sallie Mood Dr.).

Savannah residents and businesses are encouraged to monitor the storm and official City channels for updates over the weekend, take necessary precautions to protect property, and review emergency plans and kits. The latest updates from the City, and more information about preparedness, can be found at savannahga.gov/hurricane. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the City of Savannah’s RAVE Alert system and the CEMA alert system.

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. To sign up for City of Savannah RAVE alerts visit savannahga.gov/ravealert. To sign up for CEMA alerts visit chathamemergency.org or text 77295. 

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

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General Informational Updates

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Governmental Operational Updates

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ROAD CLOSURES, WATER UTILITIES, SANITATION, AND STORMWATER UPDATES

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