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SAV Emergency Prep

@SAVPreparedness

The official account for the City of Savannah Emergency Preparedness Division. Retweets and likes do not imply endorsement by the City. 121 East Oglethorpe Ave.

 Savannah, GA
savannahga.gov/3013/Emergency-Preparedness
Joined July 2016
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Road Closure: Northbound Abercorn St. will be closed 9:00 AM Monday, August 31st, until 4:00 PM Friday, January 29th, for storm drain repairs. Northbound traffic will be detoured at Columbus Dr. to Habersham St. #SAVTraffic
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FEMA
@femaOct 26
Flood insurance can help you recover faster from costly flooding—and now it’s easier than ever to get a quote & buy a policy online at Floodsmart.gov. ➡️ fema.gov/press-release/20261…
Flooded residential area highlighting the importance of obtaining flood insurance within minutes for home protection.

ALT Flooded residential area highlighting the importance of obtaining flood insurance within minutes for home protection.

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Intersection Closure: The intersection of Broughton St. & Jefferson St. will be closed 9:00 PM Thursday, October 22nd, until 9:00 AM Friday, October 23rd for storm pipelining. Traffic will be detoured to Congress St. & State St. #SAVTraffic
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Savannah Police Department
@SavPoliceOct 16
Motorists can expect delays in Savannah this weekend as the annual SSU Homecoming Parade will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Designated no parking zones will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn more: savannahpd.org/expect-traffi…
SPD Traffic Alert: SSU Homecoming Parade. Overview: Traffic will be rerouted on several downtown Savannah streets in preparation for the SSU Homecoming Parade, set to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. See link in post or scan QR code for full details! https://savannahpd.org/expect-traffic-delays-in-savannah-during-ssu-homecoming-parade/

ALT SPD Traffic Alert: SSU Homecoming Parade. Overview: Traffic will be rerouted on several downtown Savannah streets in preparation for the SSU Homecoming Parade, set to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. See link in post or scan QR code for full details! https://savannahpd.org/expect-traffic-delays-in-savannah-during-ssu-homecoming-parade/

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Savannah Police Department
@SavPoliceOct 13
Northbound Abercorn at Janet Drive is down to one lane due to an accident. Please find alternate routes and expect delays.
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NWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 12
The National Weather Service in Charleston has confirmed that 5 tornadoes occurred across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia Saturday. The strongest tornado occurred in western Allendale County, SC, where winds were estimated to have reached 110 mph. #scwx #gawx
This graphic describes 5 confirmed tornadoes across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia.

ALT This graphic describes 5 confirmed tornadoes across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia.

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NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) profile pictureNWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 10
FYI...Our tornado watch has been expanded to include coastal southeast Georgia, including the Savannah area. Remain weather ready!
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@SavPoliceOct 10
The road is now reopened.
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@SavPoliceOct 10
Westbound traffic on President St. is shut down between Capital St. and Pennsylvania Ave. due to a traffic accident. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
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Savannah Police Department
@SavPoliceOct 10
Westbound traffic on President St. is shut down between Capital St. and Pennsylvania Ave. due to a traffic accident. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. #SavWx
IEMBot CHS (@iembot_chs) profile pictureIEMBot CHS@iembot_chsOct 9
CHS issues Flood Watch valid at Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT for 16 forecast zones in [GA] and 11 forecast zones in [SC] till Oct 11, 2:00 AM EDT mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vt…
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Savannah GA Alert Flood Watch Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:24PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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NWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 9
Tropical moisture will be spreading in from #Isaias resulting in widespread rainfall developing tonight into Saturday. About 3-5 inches of rain possible across the Lowcountry, and 1-3 inches elsewhere.
Timing: Widespread rainfall is expected to develop tonight into Saturday, with highest amounts on Saturday. Rainfall chances are diminishing for Sunday. Amounts: The highest rainfall rates and totals are currently anticipated along the coastal counties 3-5 inches expected across the Charleston Tri-County, with 1-3 inches elsewhere. Greatest flooding threat will exist where multiple waves of heavy rainfall move onshore.

ALT Timing: Widespread rainfall is expected to develop tonight into Saturday, with highest amounts on Saturday. Rainfall chances are diminishing for Sunday. Amounts: The highest rainfall rates and totals are currently anticipated along the coastal counties 3-5 inches expected across the Charleston Tri-County, with 1-3 inches elsewhere. Greatest flooding threat will exist where multiple waves of heavy rainfall move onshore.

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Chatham EMA@ChathamEMAOct 9
CEMA Alert: The Siren Test for the month of October has been canceled. The next scheduled audible test of the siren system is Wednesday, November 4.
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Savannah Police Department
@SavPoliceOct 8
The road has been reopened.
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@SavPoliceOct 8
The I-16 on-ramp at MLK is closed due to a traffic accident. Please seek an alternate route.
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Savannah Police Department
@SavPoliceOct 8
Eastbound traffic on Eisenhower Dr. at Abercorn St. is closed due to a traffic accident. Please seek an alternate route.
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@SavPoliceOct 8
The I-16 on-ramp at MLK is closed due to a traffic accident. Please seek an alternate route.
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Intersection Closure: Hopkins St. & 48th St. Northbound & Southbound Hopkins St. & 48th St. will be closed Monday, October 5, until Monday October 12, for emergency water main repair. Recommended detour to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. #SAVTraffic
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UPDATE (10/8/26): The Intersection of Hopkins St. & 48th St. is now open.
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NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) profile pictureNWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 8
Outside of flooding concerns Saturday, we also have an isolated severe threat across our entire area. Primary hazards include brief tornadoes and/or waterspouts and damaging winds. We encourage you to stay up to date with the latest forecast and remain weather ready this weekend!
Showers and thunderstorms will impact the area Saturday, a few of which could become severe. Brief and fast moving tornadoes and/or waterspouts may occur, in addition to damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Stay Weather Aware!

ALT Showers and thunderstorms will impact the area Saturday, a few of which could become severe. Brief and fast moving tornadoes and/or waterspouts may occur, in addition to damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Stay Weather Aware!

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Emergency Road Closure: Pennsylvania Ave. & Gwinnett St. is closed until further notice due to a water main leak. City crews are on site assessing the situation. Motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. #SAVTraffic
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UPDATE (10/8/26): The intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. & Gwinnett St. has been reopened to vehicle traffic.  Repairs to water main and roadways are complete.
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Although #Isaias will not directly impact #Savannah, we can expect heavy rain, breezy conditions and the possibility of an isolated #tornado Saturday, #SavWx
NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) profile pictureNWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 8
Widespread rainfall is expected late Friday through Saturday, with perhaps a few lingering showers still possible Sunday. Rainfall amounts are expected to range between 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts of 6+ inches still possible.
Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Saturday, which includes a Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk for our entire area. Rainfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches will be possible, with isolated pockets of 6+ inches. Those along the coastal corridor stand the best chance of seeing higher rainfall rates and totals.

ALT Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Saturday, which includes a Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk for our entire area. Rainfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches will be possible, with isolated pockets of 6+ inches. Those along the coastal corridor stand the best chance of seeing higher rainfall rates and totals.

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NWS Charleston, SC
@NWSCharlestonSCOct 8
Widespread rainfall is expected late Friday through Saturday, with perhaps a few lingering showers still possible Sunday. Rainfall amounts are expected to range between 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts of 6+ inches still possible.
Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Saturday, which includes a Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk for our entire area. Rainfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches will be possible, with isolated pockets of 6+ inches. Those along the coastal corridor stand the best chance of seeing higher rainfall rates and totals.

ALT Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Saturday, which includes a Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk for our entire area. Rainfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches will be possible, with isolated pockets of 6+ inches. Those along the coastal corridor stand the best chance of seeing higher rainfall rates and totals.

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