On Monday, Hilton Head Island officials offered resources and guidelines for residents to navigate through the ongoing Tropical Storm Debby. Park facilities, including restrooms, parking lots, and beach parks, were announced to be off-limits from 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, August 7.
Simultaneously, Palmetto Breeze will halt all transit services starting at 8 p.m. today, while all county convenience centers will be temporarily closed.
Local authorities have directed residents towards an emergency shelter at Ridgeland School, 250 Jaguar Trail in Ridgeland, S.C., which is operational from 4 p.m. today. Showing up at the shelter requires necessities like blankets, pillows, identification documents, a three-day food supply, and a seven-day medication supply.
If encountered with power outages, residents are advised to contact PowerTouch at 1-866-445-5551 or via MyEnergy Online or the MyEnergy mobile app.
Additional instructions, school closures, and government responses regarding Tropical Storm Debby are underway. Emergency ordering for the city of Savannah is expected soon. Meanwhile, Savannah City updates preparations to deal with potential Hurricane Debby impacts.
In a tragic incident related to the storm, a 13-year-old boy was reported killed as a tree fell on his mobile home during the hurricane.
Localities are preparing defensive precautions, including the availability of sandbags and advice on their use, as Savannah residents brace for what might be historic flooding.
Local schools, businesses, and government offices affected by the storm have been publicly listed, with many expected to experience disruptions in the coming days.
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