The City of Savannah released its latest update at 4 p.m. on the “unprecedented flooding event” still affecting southwestern parts of the county.
According to the update, the city’s flood modeling estimates “indicate that as of today, areas flooded by the Ogeechee River have likely reached peak water heights and we expect water to slowly recede.”
The message cautions that areas currently affected by flood waters will likely still see impacts over the “coming days, with water levels taking potentially several days to fully recede.”
Once again, the city asked that residents not drive on closed roads. Even if the water has receded, closed roads may have suffered damage that is not immediately visible. The city plans to assess roadway conditions as waters recede.
Those residents still in need of assistance should call 311. The city is providing basic supplies and food, as well as continued evacuation assistance, if needed.
Additional measures include water barriers as well as some supplies and food stationed at the Bradley Point South Clubhouse and in Teal Lake at 7 Litchfield Drive.
The city also asked community members who like to assist flooding victims to consider donating to the Rapid Response Disaster Fund online at https://give.uwce.org/p/debby-relief. Community members can also donate items through the Salvation Army at 3100 Montgomery St., which can accept donations 24 hours a day.
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Joseph Schwartzburt is the education and workforce development reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at [email protected].
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