Tuesday storm center: Have a question about Hurricane Matthew? We’re here to help
If you have a Hurricane Matthew-related question or information you think would be important or helpful to share with others in the aftermath of the storm, please email [email protected], comment on this story below or direct message us on the Packet's Facebook page or the Gazette's Facebook page.
We cannot check on specific home or business addresses. Please visit the section below on damage to see if you can find answers on your particular neighborhood.
We will post links to each question here as we answer them, so bookmark this page for the latest information.
Cleanup and recovery questions
? Flip-flops are OK to wear when I'm using my chainsaw, right?
? What should we do about dangerous trees leaning and/or having roots exposed?
? Can I bring camper/trailer to Sea Pines if my home is uninhabitable?
? There's a tree in the road. Who do I call to have it removed?
? Is there a simple way to file insurance claims and get questions answered right now?
? What red flags should I be on the lookout for so I don't fall for a post-hurricane scam?
? How is recovery going in
? Who is responsible for this fallen tree?
? What should I do with all this yard debris?
? Are there ways we can help people affected by the storm?
? Am I allowed to start burning tree branches and yard refuse?
Gas, groceries, food and supplies
? Is
? Are there any relief centers in
? I'm poor and need food -- are any local food banks open?
? Which grocery stores are open in
? What gas stations are open in
? What restaurants are open Tuesday?
Getting back to normal ...
? When will county offices and the libraries reopen?
? Do I still get paid during the mandatory evacuation?
? How is travel on the backroads between Savannah and
? I've heard we have to restrict water and sewer use until power is back for everyone. Is that true?
? When will county dumps reopen?
? Are there any
? Are business owners and employees allowed back on
? When will the
? Is the
? Is there a curfew Tuesday night?
? I've heard there will be charging stations set up. Is this true?
? When do schools expect to reopen?
? How much notice will parents be given before schools reopen?
?
? When will the post office,
? When will
? When can MCAS and
? When will
Questions about damage
? Is power still out in my neighborhood?
? Where are all the places I can look to find out more about damage to my neighborhood?
? Did
? Was your boat affected by Hurricane Matthew? Here are some tips on what to do now
? Where can I see more photos of the damage?
? Is there video of the Sea Pines damage?
? Is there a map that shows the overall damage left by Hurricane Matthew?
? What do the beaches on
? Has anyone heard anything about Palmetto Dunes?
? I've heard there are aerial photos of Sea Pines. Where can I see those?
? What is Sea Pines like?
? What is the damage like at
? What is the status of the
? Do you know anything about these streets and neighborhoods?
? Was the
? Is it true
? Hurricane damage neighborhood by neighborhood
? Do you know who can assist with removing trees from a house, so that personal items can be retrieved?
? Any information about
? Is it true there's been damage to the bridges to
? Any idea how much storm surge
General concerns
? How many break-ins and burglaries happened while the county was evacuated?
? Do I still pay rent for the days I was gone? What if my apartment was damaged?
? Will this storm affect
? I have a vacation scheduled on
? Will students have to make up the days they're missing because of Hurricane Matthew?
? Will
? Have there been reports of break-ins in
? Were there any storm-related injuries on
? What refrigerated food is OK to keep after a power outage?
? What was it like for the people who didn't evacuate?
? What are some safety tips to know about using my generator?
? What happened to the 100 people who wouldn't evacuate
? Since there is so much flooding, will the alligators leave the lagoons and be loose on the flooded streets?
? I haven't heard from my loved one who stayed behind. Is there someone I can call?
? I received an email about my power outage. Is this a scam?
? Is it true someone was shot to death during the storm?
? Is Harley the Clydesdale safe?
? If the hurricane knocked out the traffic lights, do I still have to stop?
? I'm a BJWSA customer. Is it safe to drink the water?
? I received an email about my power outage. Is this a scam?
? Who should I call to report utility outages?
? How many people stayed on
Re-entry questions
? What is traffic like on
? How is travel on the backroads between Savannah and
? Are there any
? I'm a small-business owner. Why isn't my state-issued re-entry pass working?
? Is the Spanish Wells bridge over the marsh open?
? I live on
?
? How can
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