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Hurricane Helene Update
24 Sep, 2024
Update on Thursday 9/26/2024 at 11:40 AM
Hurricane Helene UpdateThe City of Moultrie will not be picking up commercial or residential garbage tomorrow, Friday, September 26th.
An update on when garbage will be collected will be announced once we assess the storm damage.
Please note: Public Works and Electric crews will not be dispatched after 6:00 PM tonight until winds subside, which will likely be after daybreak on Friday. Rest assured, we are monitoring locations for outages and will respond accordingly tomorrow.
Update on Thursday 9/26/2024 at 9:40 AM
Hurricane Helene UpdateThe Red Cross has opened a local shelter at Spence Field Community Center. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) for additional information. The shelter is not pet-friendly.
The Spence Field Community Center is located at 290 Harper Blvd. Moultrie, Georgia.
Moultrie/ Colquitt County will likely see severe damage from this storm. Please understand at any time, the internet could go out and remain that way for several days. That means we may not be able to communicate with you via phone, the internet, or email. City and County employees are in full storm prep mode. Mutual aid has been secured and is on the way to help restore power after the storm. Power possibly will be out for several days. Please take caution, check on your neighbors, and stay safe.
Electric crews will not be dispatched after 6:00 PM tonight until winds subside, which will likely be after daybreak on Friday. Rest assured, we are monitoring locations for outages and will respond accordingly tomorrow. Utility phone dispatchers will be available at 7:00 AM Friday morning.
Update on Wednesday 9/25/2024 at 3:45 PM
Hurricane Helene UpdateOfficials just met to discuss the latest on Hurricane Helene. According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Helene is projected to intensify and could severely impact Moultrie/ Colquitt County beginning Thursday into Friday.
What you need to know:
The Red Cross is working to open a shelter. As information becomes available, we will share it with you.
The safety of our first responders is critical. Once winds reach a certain speed, it will no longer be safe to send Firefighters, Linemen, EMS, Police Officers, Deputies, and others out into the storm.
Our Utilities Department does have an internal outage map that shows us when and where power goes out to City of Moultrie Utilities customers. We will be monitoring this throughout the storm and will work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Crews will be waiting on standby for winds to reach below 35 MPH. The City of Moultrie has contacted a crew from Texas, and they are on their way here now to help restore power once the storm has passed.
Ahead of the storm: Please do not put debris or commingle out for pickup. During the storm, it could float or be blown away, potentially blocking storm drains in your area. We will be picking up garbage a bit earlier than normal tomorrow. Please secure your rollout carts as soon as possible after pickup.
Sandbags are available for City of Moultrie residents at the Public Works Department, located at 1108 1st Street NE, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM today, Wednesday, September 25th. Please note there will be a 10-bag limit per person.
Sandbags are available for Colquitt County residents at 209 Destiny Drive. Limit to 25 bags per individual/household.
All Colquitt County Schools and offices, along with Colquitt Christian Academy, will be closed on Thursday, September 26th, and Friday, September 27th.
After the storm, please use caution on the roadway. There are chances of flooding, debris, and downed power lines that may not be visible.
Important numbers to know: EMERGENCY: 911
POWER OUTAGES:
City of Moultrie: 229-668-6000
Colquitt EMC: 1-855-293-1804
Georgia Power: 1-888-891-0938
City of Doerun: 229-529-4492
City of Norman Park: 229-769-3611
DOWNED TREES, WATER OVER THE ROAD, OR ROAD WASHOUTS:
City of Moultrie Public Works: 229-668-5423
County Road & Bridge: 229-616-7480
We encourage you to sign up for CodeRed, Colquitt County’s free emergency notification system. That link can be found here: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFE66A05A37B
Update as of 9-24-2024 at 5:00 PM
Tropical Storm Helene UpdatePREPARE NOW
The City of Moultrie is keeping a close eye on the track of Tropical Storm Helene. Right now, it is predicted to make landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida Thursday night as a category 3 hurricane with winds over 100 mph. Moultrie/Colquitt County could see major damage from this storm, including potentially catastrophic wind damage, widespread power outages, trees down, and roadways washed out. Residents need to prepare now.
Sandbags will be available for the City of Moultrie residents at the Public Works Department, located at 1108 1st Street NE, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th. Please note there will be a 10-bag limit per person.
Secure outdoor furniture
Gas up your vehicles
Make sure you have:
Food and water
Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Flashlight and extra batteries
Emergency charger for mobile devices
Radio – battery powered or hand crank NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
Remember to only call 911 for emergencies and not for weather updates.
The City of Moultrie is staying in constant contact with local Emergency Management officials. We will have an update on shelters tomorrow. Please prepare now. We will continue to keep you updated.
