🌱 Search For Missing Toddler + Free Storage Units For Hurricane Ian

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Delightful with plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department is currently searching for a missing toddler. Quinton Simon, 22 months old, went missing from his home in the 500 block of Buckhalter Road around 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The department shut down various roads while searching for the toddler. Responding agencies have also been using drones and helicopters to aid in the search. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The 90-Minute Savannah History & Haunts Candlelit Walking Ghost Tour has been listed as one of the country's best spooky tours. TripAdvisor compiled the Halloween-themed tour list based on user reviews. The Savannah ghost tour, which starts at $25 per adult, is also wheelchair and stroller accessible. (WSAV-TV)
3. Chatham County's Storage Asset Management is offering free storage units to those affected by Hurricane Ian. The free units include one month of storage for Florida and Coastal Georgia residents. The free service also includes a waived admin fee. Qualifying residents can contact Savannah's Storage Sense on Tibet Avenue. (Fox 28 Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Financial Literacy Workshop At Southwest Library (2:00 PM)
• Tybee Island Pirate Fest At Tybee Island (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home (or just want to browse)? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Savannah area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Savannah Patch)
• The Savannah Police Department reminds residents to not speed through school zones. The warnings have started as of Oct. 5. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Chatham County is currently hiring. Click to view a full list of open positions. (Chatham County)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.