Thu, 10/06/2016 – 2:36pm
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has informed The Landings Association that The Georgia Department of Public Safety has converted I-16 so that all eastbound lanes now travel westbound.
Residents are encouraged to drive carefully and expect longer than usual delays. The westbound lanes will run from Savannah to Mile Marker 38, near Dublin, Georgia. There will be limited exits open along the way providing essential services (e.g. food and fuel). Please watch carefully for them.
CEMA recommends calling 1-800-VISITGA (1-800-847-4842) for hotel reservations.
Thu, 10/06/2016 – 1:09pm
The Landings Association has just received the following update from Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA).
EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREA BEGINS OPERATIONS AT NOON TODAY
Chatham County Now Under a Hurricane Warning
Savannah, GA – (October 6, 2016)
The Chatham County Evacuation Assembly Area will begin operations at 12 p.m. for those citizens who need transportation in order to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Matthew. The Georgia Department of Transportation has also routed all Interstate 16 lanes westbound.
Governor Nathan Deal has issued a mandatory evacuation of all coastal community residents living east of Interstate 95. All other Chatham County residents are urged to evacuate to an area where you will be safe. A hurricane warning has been issued for Chatham County until further notice.
The Chatham Area Transit Authority will begin transporting residents to the Savannah Civic Center beginning at noon today. Those individuals without any other transportation means must go to their closest bus stop for this service. Information regarding your final destination will be provided at the Civic Center.
Remember, evacuation buses are for people with no other means of transportation. Evacuees will be seated by bus assignment on Board of Education buses for transport to inland shelters for the duration of the evacuation.
Be reasonable with what you take; no more than two hand-carry bags per person. If you are going to a shelter make sure you bring the following items:
- prescription medications
- extra clothing
- pillow and blankets
- hygiene supplies
- important documents and other comfort items
- special items for children such as diapers, formula and toys, and items needed by family members with unique needs
Evacuees requiring transportation can bring dogs and cats on public buses if the animals are in owner-provided travel carriers or on a leash.
Pets should have:
- dogs should have proof of current vaccinations for rabies, DHLP, Bordetella and corona
- cats should have proof of current vaccinations for rabies, feline leukemia, and FVRCP
- feeding bowls & four days of food; water
- tagged collar
- litter
- medications
Service animals will be accepted in all shelters in accordance with ADA guidelines. Local representatives will work with pet owners to identify appropriate accommodations for your pets.
Citizens with functional medical needs (FMN) should call the Chatham County Public Health Department at 912-691-7443 for help with finding resources. The Functional and Medical Needs registry will stop taking applications at 5 p.m. today, October 6.
The more hazards in your location, the more important it is that you leave even if it is only precautionary. If you live in a mobile home, even if it is well away from the coast and tied down, the wind can pose a threat to your safety. If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone you should leave as early as possible.
What to take when you evacuate:
- important documents to include wills, insurance policies, contracts, birth certificates and citizenship information
- critical computer files, stocks & bonds.
- passports, Social Security cards, military records
- bank account records.
- credit card names and numbers.
- inventory and household goods
- photos/video.
- medical and dental records, and prescriptions.
- adoption papers and court orders.
For those evacuating on their own, the American Red Cross has opened a number of shelters across Georgia including the following:
* Bibb County: Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31220
* Bibb County: North Macon Community Center, 815 North Macon Park Drive, Macon, GA 31220
* Bibb County: East Macon Recreation Center, 31217 Ocmulgee E. Blvd., Macon, GA 31201
* Bibb County: Macon City Auditorium, 415 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
* Colquitt County: First Baptist Church, 400 Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768
* Emanuel County: Swainsboro Rec. Dept., 632 McLeod Bridge Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401
* Laurens County: Dublin High School, 1127 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, GA 31021
* Laurens County: East Laurens High School, 920 Highway 80 E., East Dublin, GA 31027
* Laurens County: West Laurens High School, 3692 Highway 257, Dexter, GA 31019
* Lowndes County: Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31602
* Peach County: Peach County Fire Station 6, 1770 US Hwy 341, Fort Valley, GA 31030
* Richmond County: Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904
* Tift County: Tift County Recreation Dept., 7140 North Victory Drive, Tifton, GA 31794
* Ware County: Waycross Middle School, 700 Central Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
Any person that elects not to evacuate should be prepared to ride out the storm in a secure area with three days of non- perishable provisions and adequate drinking water, given the potential for loss of power for 72 hours or greater.
Chatham Emergency Management Agency is in OPCON 2 and will continue 24 hour operations until necessary.
The forecast track remains a threat to Chatham County. Hurricane Matthew is traveling north at 14 MPH.
Tropical storm winds are approximately 380 miles from Chatham County.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles.
Significant coastal flooding is possible mid to late week. High surf, large breaking waves are also possible.
For the most up-to-date information, check www.chathamemergency.org, www.chathamcounty.org, www.savannahga.gov and Comcast Channel 16.
Thu, 10/06/2016 – 12:56pm
Security will restrict access to Landings residents only as of 3 p.m. today (October 6). No access will be granted to vendors on Friday or Saturday (October 7 and 8).
As of noon today (October 6), Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) does not have plans to close the Diamond Causeway Bridge.
Security staff members will be reduced to critical workforce levels on Friday (October 7) and response will be severely limited. Only critical security members will remain on property and then will depart shortly after Southside Fire Department (SSFD) leaves the Island, but will also be the first to return once the all clear has been given.
Please, assist us in securing your property to the best of your ability and follow Chatham Emergency Management Agency’s (CEMA) mandatory evacuation. Although we will return immediately after the storm, our progress and ability to respond to emergencies could be severely limited.
Thu, 10/06/2016 – 9:11am
The Landings Association has just received the following update from Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA).
CHATHAM COUNTY EXPANDS EVACUATION ORDER
Savannah, GA – (October 6, 2016)
Effective immediately, Chatham County has expanded the evacuation order. There is now a mandatory evacuation order for all areas east of the Wilmington River and other low lying areas throughout the County including Skidaway Island and all areas in and about rivers or tributaries. There is now an evacuation order in place for ALL OF CHATHAM COUNTY. Residents are urged to evacuate to an area where you will be safe.
At 6 a.m., Chatham Emergency Management Agency moved into OPCON 2. OPCON 2 includes 24 hour operations. Chatham County is now in the evacuation phase.
Chatham County is currently under a Hurricane Watch. The forecast track remains a threat to Chatham County. Hurricane Matthew is traveling north at 12 MPH.
Tropical storm winds are approximately 490 miles from Chatham County.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles.
Significant coastal flooding is possible mid to late week. High surf, large breaking waves are also possible.
Tybee Island has a mandatory evacuation in place as of 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 5.
The American Red Cross has opened a number of shelters across Georgia including the following:
- Bibb County: Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31220
- Bibb County: North Macon Park, 815 North Macon Park Drive, Macon, GA 31220 (opening at 10 a.m.)
- Colquitt County: First Baptist Church, 400 Main St, Moultrie, GA 31768
- Emanuel County: Swainsboro Rec. Dept., 632 McLeod Bridge Rd, Swainsboro, GA 30401
- Lowndes County: Park Avenue Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602
- Peach County: Peach County Fire Station 6, 1770 US Hwy 341, Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Richmond County: Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
If someone is going to a shelter, they should bring any prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children such as diapers, formula and toys, and items needed by family members with unique needs.
Any person that elects not to evacuate should be prepared to ride out the storm in a secure area with three days’ non- perishable provisions and adequate drinking water, given the potential for loss of power for 72 hours or greater.
Citizens with functional medical needs (FMN) should call the Chatham County Public Health Department at 912-691-7443 for help with finding resources.
Georgia Power has activated their emergency center. They are closely monitoring the storm and power grid. They have initialized preparedness efforts and are ready to respond to any power outages when safe to do so.
For the most up-to-date information, check www.chathamemergency.org and www.chathamcounty.org
Thu, 10/06/2016 – 8:29am
The Landings Association has just received the following update from Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA).
CEMA MOVES TO OPCON 2
Savannah, GA – (October 6, 2016)
At 6 a.m., Chatham Emergency Management Agency moved into OPCON 2. OPCON 2 includes 24 hour operations. Chatham County is now in the evacuation phase.
Chatham County is currently under a Hurricane Watch. The forecast track remains a threat to Chatham County. Hurricane Matthew is traveling north at 12 MPH.
Tropical storm winds are approximately 490 miles from Chatham County.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles.
Significant coastal flooding is possible mid to late week. High surf, large breaking waves are also possible.
Tybee Island has a mandatory evacuation in place as of 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 5.
Residents east of the Wilmington River and other low lying areas throughout the County are urged to evacuate beginning at 8:00 am Thursday, October 6. All areas in and about rivers or tributaries are also urged to evacuate. If you are in an area where you feel unsafe, you are urged to evacuate to an area where you will be safe.
The American Red Cross has opened a number of shelters across Georgia including the following:
- Bibb County: Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31220
- Bibb County: North Macon Park, 815 North Macon Park Drive, Macon, GA 31220 (opening at 10 a.m.)
- Colquitt County: First Baptist Church, 400 Main St, Moultrie, GA 31768
- Emanuel County: Swainsboro Rec. Dept., 632 McLeod Bridge Rd, Swainsboro, GA 30401
- Lowndes County: Park Avenue Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602
- Peach County: Peach County Fire Station 6, 1770 US Hwy 341, Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Richmond County: Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
If someone is going to a shelter, they should bring any prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children such as diapers, formula and toys, and items needed by family members with unique needs.
Any person that elects not to evacuate should be prepared to ride out the storm in a secure area with three days’ non- perishable provisions and adequate drinking water, given the potential for loss of power for 72 hours or greater.
Citizens with functional medical needs (FMN) should call the Chatham County Public Health Department at 912-691-7443 for help with finding resources.
Georgia Power has activated their emergency center. They are closely monitoring the storm and power grid. They have initialized preparedness efforts and are ready to respond to any power outages when safe to do so.
For the most up-to-date information, check www.chathamemergency.org and www.chathamcounty.org
From The Landings Association: Pursuant with our plan, security will close inbound sliding gates and depart for safety reasons if SSFD departs. Security staff members will stage at designated areas and return with critical workforce members after the storm as soon as allowed by Chatham County.
Please help us and secure your property to the best of your ability. We will work closely with SCMPD to do the best we can while ensuring Officer safety.
