Below are some things you need to know about the status of our current condition at The Landings. This information has been updated since our email last night.
Skidaway Narrows Bridge: The Skidaway Narrows Bridge has been inspected. As part of normal protocol after a major weather event like Hurricane Matthew, all bridges must be inspected for damage by Georgia Department of Transportation.
Entering The Community – As you are approaching the entrance of The Landings, the traffic lights are not working, as of this email. Please treat all inoperable traffic lights as four-way stops and approach carefully. Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) officers will be posted at some intersections throughout Chatham County.
Access Control
The Main Gate barcode reader currently is not operational. Repairs are underway. In the meantime, residents are being routed through the guest lane. When entering the Main Gate, be prepared to show identification or give your PIN number. Due to the large number of returning residents, please be patient and expect delays.
Gates
As of this writing, the Oakridge and Deer Creek Village gates are operational. The Marshview Landing, Moon River and North gate are not operational at this time because the backup generators aren’t working, but repairs should be completed today (October 10). Please be aware that this status is extremely fluid and may change shortly.
If for any reason an automated gate within The Landings does not work, please go to the Main Gate for access or assistance. Call boxes at gates without power will also be inoperable.
Vendors
All vendors and guests must be preauthorized through your specific address. They must enter through the Main Gate and show identification.
Security
Landings Security has continued access management and patrols on the island, even throughout the hurricane. Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department has increased their patrols throughout The Landings. The Landings is following the County’s curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The National Guard has periodically been patrolling The Landings, and SCMPD has increased patrols.
Gas Leaks
As you move about the community, please understand there have been 25 gas leaks, with13 resolved. If your notice a gas leak, please call Atlanta Gas Light (1-800-427-5463, option 1).
Most residents with gas appliances (stove, water heaters, etc.) will likely have automatic starters that rely on electricity to work. Until power is restored, your gas appliances will not operate. If your appliances do not work after power has been restored, please call Atlanta Gas at the 24 hour number above.
Streets
The Association Public Works Department has been diligently clearing roads of numerous fallen trees and blowing debris from the roadways. The major thoroughfares have been cleared, including Landings Way North and South, Wiley Bottom, Priest Landing, Bartram (North and South), Westcoast, Tarrow Ridge, Tidewater, Little Comfort, Deer Creek, Monastery, Waterside, Sedgewater (partial), Hasleiters Retreat and Shell wind Drive.
Please do not park on streets that have not been cleared! If your street has not been cleared and you cannot get to your driveway, please park on the closest major road that has already been cleared. Cars parked on streets not cleared are subject to damage and significantly hinder our progress in clearing the street.
The progression for clearing the streets is as follows:
1. Major streets
2. Loop streets
3. Longest dead-end streets
4. Hammer heads
5. Cul-de-sacs
We appreciate your patience as this process continues.
Water
There is no need for a boil water at this time unless you experience loss of water. The larger concern is that we are still operating with very limited sanitary sewer facilities that are fully functional. This will not return to 100 percent until power is restored. Customers should be very sparing with water use, and if toilets and drains are slow to drain, stop using them immediately and call Utilities, Inc.
Power
Today (October 10), Georgia Power will be sending a large crew of contractors to make overhead repairs within The Landings. Georgia Power staff will address underground repairs. They say they hope to have power restored for a number of Landings customers some time today.
Please be aware that TLA offices remain closed for non-essential business at this time. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to restore our community.
