*UPDATE* Guidance to Trade on Cargo Processing during Hurricane Irma - (CSMS# 17-000544)

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CSMS# 17-000544 - CBP Area Port of Savannah - Hurricane IRMA Operations

09/08/2017 10:36 AM EDT

Trade Policy Updates

SAVANNAH, GA. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Area Port of Savannah will cease trade operations on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 1700 due to potential impacts of Hurricane Irma. Vessel and aircraft arrival clearance will cease Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2359 at the Port of Savannah, Georgia.

For the Port of Brunswick, Georgia all operations will cease on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 0800.

At this time there is not an anticipated resumption date/time for operations as that decision is dependent on recovery efforts/issues. CBP will provide necessary updates.

For questions call the Duty Watch Commander Linda Thornbloom at 912-210-1185 or Assistant Port Director Lynn Brennan at 912-210-0077.

During an emergency, CBP’s emergency response is conducted in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Response Framework.

Follow U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Twitter at @CustomsBorder @CBPFlorida and @CBPCaribbean for news and information updates.

Related CSMS No. 17-000543, 17-000540