SAVANNAH — Based on expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has declared a state of local emergency in Savannah effective Sept. 28 at 8 a.m.
A state of local emergency provides the city manager the authority to execute emergency management plans and procure necessary resources to prepare for and respond to any impacts brought on by Hurricane Ian.
Savannah residents and businesses are urged to review emergency plans and kits ahead of the arrival of inclement weather. Information on preparedness can be found at ready.chathamcountyga.gov.
Sanitation customers are also reminded to clear properties of debris and secure refuse and recycling carts, as these can become projectiles during high winds.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency yesterday in response to the storm’s projected path.
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Ian is expected to start affecting weather in Georgia on Thursday and lasting through Sunday. The greatest impacts are expected to be felt Friday.
The current projected path of the hurricane shows it reaching Savannah on Friday.
For updates specific to the City of Savannah, residents are encouraged to follow @cityofsavannah on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or click the Hurricane Ian button on savannahga.gov.
