Aftermath of Debby, Alligators spotted & Businesses impacted by storm

Emergency teams in Savannah are conducting residential damage inspections post-Tropical Storm Debby.

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Jay Paszamant
August 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning, Savannah!

In today’s newsletter:

  • Aftermath of Debby 🌀🌀

  • Alligators were spotted in a Bluffton neighborhood 🐊🐊

  • Businesses impacted by the storm 🚧🚧

Let’s get to it.
-Jay Paszamant

THE AFTERMATH OF DEBBY

Emergency teams in Savannah are conducting residential damage inspections post-Tropical Storm Debby. These teams focus on specific areas, such as residential properties impacted by the storm. Mayor Johnson and City Manager Jay Melder have praised accurately modeling vulnerable areas ahead of the storm, indicating a strategic approach to assessing and addressing the damage.

City officials in Savannah reported significant impacts following Tropical Storm Debby, including 10 inches of rainfall, 19.7 billion gallons of water entering the drainage system, 37 homes impacted in Tremont Park with residents evacuated to safety, and 22 teams conducting residential damage inspections.

🔨 Starting tomorrow, a new service will be available for homeowners. Individuals who have sustained home damage are encouraged to call 912-651-6926 to determine if they qualify for repair assistance. This initiative aims to provide much-needed support to those affected, ensuring that their

LOCAL WEATHER

Today🌦️ Showers are likely, and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. 🌡️ Heat index values as high as 102. 🍃🍃 West wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight🌦️ Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. 🌡️ Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. 🍃🍃Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.

–Pema Chödrön

THE DIGEST

SCCPSS to Keep Schools Closed on Thursday Due to Road Closure Concerns

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will remain closed on Thursday due to safety concerns from road closures caused by Tropical Storm Debby. Staff will work remotely, and updates will be provided by 2 pm on Friday

Alligators spotted swimming through Bluffton neighborhood after lagoons overflow

Alligators were spotted swimming in a Bluffton neighborhood due to flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, causing concerns for residents

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools updates teacher shortage numbers

At the first day of school press conference, Superintendent Watts said teacher vacancies were less than initially reported by the district to the media.

LOCAL BUSINESS

After a spate of severe rain, Tropical Storm Debby puts flooding strains on Savannah businesses.

Businesses impacted by previous floods reported thousands of dollars of lost revenue and damage.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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