The City of Statesboro has been busy with storm preparations ahead of Hurricane Idalia’s expected landfall tomorrow. Though City facilities will be open and operate as regularly scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, August 31, some services will be impacted by the storm.
“We’ve been working internally to ensure that our staff is as prepared as possible for any impacts Statesboro might see from Hurricane Idalia,” says Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar. “Our Public Works crews have been clearing stormwater infrastructure today and many of our departments have planned for additional staffing over the next two days as we await the full impact of the storm. We’re also working collaboratively with Bulloch County and other local agencies to ensure a consistent and effective response to the storm.”
In anticipation of heavy rain and strong winds impacting the area tomorrow afternoon and evening, the City of Statesboro has decided to suspend some of its services that operate on roadways.
There will be no residential waste collection on Wednesday, August 30 or Thursday, August 31. Sanitation services will resume on Friday, September 1, with collection of Wednesday's route. Thursday's route will be collected on Saturday, September 2. Residents are asked to bring their poly carts in from the street curb and secure them at their residences on Wednesday and Thursday as the storm passes through. Poly carts can pose a safety risk when they turn over in the roadway or become airborne.
Statesboro Area Transit will also suspend operations of its transit buses tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30, and will resume operations on Thursday, August 31.
The City of Statesboro continues to monitor weather conditions and will adjust services as needed.
