SAV Emergency Prep

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 Police Department @SavPolice]

The intersection at Montgomery and West Victory is closed due to an accident. Be advised. Find alternate routes and expect delays.

[Savannah Police Department @SavPolice]

Traffic advisory
One northbound lane and two southbound lanes of Abercorn are closed at Montgomery Crossroads, and westbound Montgomery Crossroads is also closed at Abercorn - all due to an accident. Expect delays and find alternate routes.

[Savannah Police Department @SavPolice]

All roads are now clear.

[Savannah Police Department @SavPolice]

Multiple accidents on Abercorn at Heroes Way/Rio Road. Expect delays due to lane closures. Please find alternate routes, if possible.

[Chatham EMA @ChathamEMA]

CEMA Alert: Reminder- CEMA will conduct the monthly siren test today. All sirens will sound for one minute at noon to ensure that the sirens are functioning properly. Note: These sirens are only meant to be heard outside.

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Road Closure: DeLesseps Ave & La Roche Ave
Road will be closed to thru traffic for the remainder of the DeLesseps Ave Improvements project. Anticipated completion: July 2026.

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

Road Closure: La Roche Ave. & Bayberry Dr. Road closed to thru traffic for remainder of DeLesseps Ave. Improvements project. Anticipated completion: July 2026.

[Chatham EMA @ChathamEMA]

CEMA ALERT: On Wednesday, June 3, CEMA will conduct the monthly siren test. All County sirens will sound at 12 noon. This monthly test helps ensure that our warning sirens function properly. In the event of inclement weather, the siren test will be postponed until Friday, June 5.

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

Heads up #Savannah - more rain on the way. #SavWx

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

Good early morning! Conditions turn increasingly unsettled from early this afternoon through late tonight as a front stalls across southeast Georgia. This will yield widespread showers and thunderstorms, with multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the period.

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

Know what kind of flooding you can expect in your area. https://t.co/HUbxP5DEpZ #WeatherReady

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

Flash Flood Warning including Pooler GA, Port Wentworth GA and Bloomingdale GA until 11:15 PM EDT

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Savannah GA Alert
Flash Flood Warning Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 5:12PM EDT until May 27 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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Road Closure: Tremont Rd. will be closed to through traffic between Telfair Rd. & Safety 1st Rd., 6:00 AM Wednesday, May 27, until 5:00 PM Friday, May 29, for railroad crossing repairs. Traffic will be detoured to I-516 & Gwinnett St.

[Savannah Police Department @SavPolice]

W. Bay St is shutdown at Whitaker St in both directions and Whitaker St. is closed to W. State St. due to a traffic accident. Please seek an alternate route.

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

Even cloudy days can lead to sunburn and heat illness.
Enjoy the outdoors safely and help spread awareness during Heat Safety Week.

#HeatSafety #DontFryDay #SavWx

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

☀️ Today is #DontFryDay — a reminder to protect your skin and your health outdoors.

Sun safety tips:

🧴 Apply sunscreen SPF 30+
🕶️ Wear sunglasses and protective clothing
🌳 Seek shade whenever possible
💧 Stay hydrated
🔁 Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours

[NWS Miami @NWSMiami]

Models often "spin up" systems at far out time ranges (7+ days in the future) that never materialize. Beware of posts that share a specific single model run for clickbait and opt for reliable sources instead.

As always, we will be here with you throughout the upcoming season.

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

Hey #Savannah - a 'below normal' season can still be busy if one storm heads our way. Now is the time to prepare! #SavWx #hurricane

[NOAA Communications @NOAAComms]

Atlantic #HurricaneSeason Outlook 2026: 8-14 named storms of which 3-6 could become hurricanes, including 1-3 major hurricanes:

https://t.co/qz1krFJOLV

@NWSCPC #HurricaneOutlook #WeatherReadyNation

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

⏰ Schedule activities earlier or later in the day
Know the signs of heat exhaustion before it becomes an emergency.

https://t.co/ZtPTTK3DGN

[SAV Emergency Prep @SAVPreparedness]

🏃‍♂️ Planning outdoor activities before Memorial Day weekend? Don’t underestimate the heat. Stay safe outdoors:

☀️ Pace yourself
💧 Drink extra water
🌳 Take frequent shade breaks
👕 Wear loose, lightweight clothing
🧢 Use hats and sunscreen

#HeatSafety #SavWx