Saturday, September 9, 2017 – 6:00 PM brief
· A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Chatham County
· A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Chatham County
· A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for parts of Chatham County
· A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chatham County
· Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 will be closing at noon on Sunday.
· EAA (Evacuation Assembly Area):
o Helped 2,500 people evacuate TODAY
o Will start Sunday at 8 a.m. for anyone still wishing to evacuate
· The City of Port Wentworth evacuation assistance:
o Anyone wishing to evacuate must be at City Hall Sunday morning by 10 AM
§ The bus will leave promptly at 10 AM
§ If someone needs a ride to City Hall, please call Mayor Glenn Jones at (912) 657-2889 and arrangements for pick-up will be made
· The City of Bloomingdale:
- They have no plans to turn off water service
- If residents lose power the septic system grinder pump motor will not work
· Emergency Services:
o If we sustain winds of 39 mph, emergency services will be suspended until weather permits
· Re-entry Information:
o Additional information with be forthcoming
· Roadblocks:
o There are none at this time
· I-16 Contraflow:
o Ended earlier this afternoon