Updates Tropical Storm Debby - 8/7/24 @ 4 a.m.

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Updates Tropical Storm Debby - 8/7/24 @ 4 a.m.

POTENTIAL IMPACT TO AREA:

• Warnings
  • Flood Warning till 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 7^th
• Watch
  • Flood Watch continues until Friday, August 9^th
• Rainfall/Flooding: and additional 2-3” of precipitation is anticipated through Friday, August 9th
• Wind and Storm Surge:
• Nothing to report at this time
• Evacuations:
  • NO PLANS for evacuation.
• Residents are encouraged to sign up for and monitor CEMA alerts at chathamemergency.org or text CEMA to 77295 to receive alerts

PUBLIC SAFETY:

• We are coordinating with departments, municipalities, and the state to coordinate swift-water rescue resources

TRANSPORTATION:

• GDOT:
  • Not currently planning to close Talmadge unless something changes
  • Civilians can report road/bridge issues through 511
  • To check for road closures, check the WAZE app
• AIRPORT:
• Airport will remain operational; however, airlines may delay and/or cancel flights depending on weather conditions
• Travelers are advised to keep in contact with the airline with whom they are flying
• CAT:
• ALL CAT facilities and operations will be suspended through Wednesday, August 7th. CAT officials will continue to monitor the storm situation before determining the operational status for Thursday, August 8^th.

HEALTH & MEDICAL:

• We have been coordinating with Chatham County Health Department & Coastal Health District to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations.

SCHOOLS:

• Chatham County Schools will be closed with no E-learning or staff work on Wednesday, August 7th.

CHATHAM COUNTY & SURROUNDING MUNICIPALITIES:

• Chatham County and other local municipalities, to include the courthouse, will be closed Wednesday, August 7^th
• Garden City administrative buildings and all city buildings will be closed Wednesday, August 7^th.  Municipal Court will also be closed, and cases will be rescheduled. City Officials will make an evaluation on Thursday to determine when it will be safe to reopen
• Live Oak Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday, August 7^th.  All branches are expected to open Thursday, August 8^th at 10 a.m. with normal resumption of services and programs.

TRASH PICK-UP:

• Trash collection will resume on Wednesday on a one-day delayed schedule
  • Tuesday’s routes will run on Wednesday
  • Wednesday’s routes on Thursday
  • Thursday’s routes on Friday
  • Missed routes will be serviced as quickly as possible

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Contact

Abby Murphy, CPC
Chatham County Public Information Office
Office: 912-661-0397
Email: ChathamPIO@chathamcounty.org