GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. – Glynn County and Brunswick announced that they will implement a curfew beginning at midnight and lasting until 7 a.m. Monday.
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The administrative offices, courts and schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30.
Public Safety (GCPD, BPD, GCSO): some roadways may be closed due to utility work or hazards, please limit travel, and adhere to driving rules when lights are not working (4-way stop rule); staffing intersections to help with traffic control; continuing to patrol neighborhoods and roadways; will be out to oversee curfew this evening.
911: services are up and running for incoming calls; non-emergency number is down as well as text services
GA Power: An estimated 10,000 customers had power restored Saturday.
Jekyll Island Authority: working on final stages of road clean up on the island; some power coming online; most hotels on generators; will re-open amenities and services on island as power comes back on; will be joining County and City with curfew.
Public Works (City and County): continuing to clear trees and roads, will begin public spaces soon; GDOT contractors are also working on clearing roads and restoring signals; currently working with vendor to begin debris management and removal plan; will begin sending out information for citizens; working to get traffic signals back online following power supply restoration.
Hospital: no operational issues; all services on go
JWSC: all water operational; some pump stations have come back online with power; crews will be working overnight to keep stations on generators and for bypass; public reminder – if you do not have power, assume the pump station in your area may not have power either and please conserve water.
Republic Services: garbage and trash pick-up will resume on Monday with a regular schedule; for County residents - if your pickup was not done on Friday, you may take it to the drop-off location at no charge.
College of Coastal Georgia: main campus is back online with power; Camden campus is not; will make announcement Sunday regarding class schedule.
Community Announcements:
Golden Isles YMCA: Beginning Saturday, Golden Isles YMCA will be open until 5pm for community members to use the facility for device charging, showers or to seek a cool space.
First Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church: The church has opened its kitchen for community members to utilize the microwave or ovens if they need to. Contact the Pastor for use.
United Way: United Way of Coastal Georgia is offering assistance for people seeking services related to hurricane recovery. Call 912-265-1850 to talk with a United Way worker.
Cooling and Charging stations:
- the Ballard Gymnasium at 30 Nimitz Drive in the days ahead from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. to serve as a cooling facility and provide phone charging services.
- City of Brunswick is also opening a cooling and recharging station to the public at 1402 Sonny Miller Way. It will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia offering a cooling station, recharging services and a free lunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday at 4226 Coral Park Drive, Brunswick
Officials said they are working on getting assistance for supplies and individual assistance as needed.
An announcement will be made regarding local resources and agencies for the public.