Neighbors helping neighbors stories are flooding in to Grice Connect. From helping cut trees from roadways to cleaning up each others yards, the stories are heartwarming. In a storm this vast, there are simply not enough resources to go around. Many of our public safety workers have had little sleep in the past 72 hours. We owe all of you a great debt of gratitude.
Our friends at Excelsior EMC encourage us that if your home has power, please consider extending a helping hand to neighbors still without. A warm meal, a hot shower, or just a place to rest can mean the world during times like this.
With the large numbers of power outages remaining, power companies are telling us we should all be prepared for multi-day outages. They need lots of patience, and those of us who have power need to extend lots of kindness.
The Grice Connect team has created a resource guide and we are updating it daily. This guide highlights the wonderful organizations and individuals who are stepping up to help our neighbors in need.
Here are a few highlights for Sunday.
Click here to view updated power outages.
Click here to view all of our Hurricane Helene coverage.
Water Filling Stations
Currently available water stations:
- Pittman Park Church - City drinking water available along with showers, recharge stations for your mobile devices and AC. Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 1 pm to 7 pm. Pittman Park UMC is located at 1102 Fair Road, Statesboro, GA.
- City of Statesboro - City drinking water is available at their maintenance facility located at 36 Hill Street, Statesboro, GA daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Bulloch County Ag Arena - City drinking water is available 24/7 at 44 Arena Boulevard, Statesboro, GA 30458. Enter the back gate and locate the water hose at the livestock barn.
BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS!
Charging/Showers
Statesboro YMCA
The Statesboro Family YMCA, located at 409 Clairborne Avenue, is making showers available from 10am until 4pm. They welcome the entire community to use their facility for power and device charging, showers, and a cool, comfortable space. They even have a room set up with football games and for families to play board games and hang out.
Pittman Park UMC
Pittman Park Pittman Park United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, located at 1102 Fair Road, will be open Sunday, September 29, from 1pm to 7pm for those needing a place to refresh and recharge after Hurricane Helene. They are partnering with Feed the Boro, Bulloch VOAD, and Fostering Families 7th MILE Farm to provide a hot meal from 1 pm until the food is gone.
Splash in the Boro
Splash in the Boro, located at 1388 GA-24, Statesboro, GA 30461 is offering free showers during the following times:
Sunday
8-10am: Hospital workers
10am-2pm: General public
2-4pm: Hospital and emergency workers
4-8pm: General public
Updates will be made for available times during the week ahead.
Debris Cleanup
Residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can now request cleanup assistance through a dedicated hotline. By calling 844-965-1386, victims can be connected with volunteers from various local, regional, and statewide organizations, including community groups and faith-based communities. These volunteers can assist with tree removal, tarping and debris cleanup.
Registering a need with Crisis Cleanup does not guarantee your need will be met and there is not timeline for assistance at this point. It is a volunteer-run organization. But it is free to request assistance, and any assistance offered through Crisis Cleanup teams will be free to you.
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