🌱 Gov. Provides Hurricane Update + Violent Situations Community Forum

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Hurricane in the a.m.; humid. High: 68 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp provided the Thursday morning Tropical Storm Ian updates from the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. Governor Kemp was joined by the state's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director and various local officials during the update. The Governor reported that the state's utility providers are prepared to respond to any power outages as they occur. (WTOC)
2. Chatham Fire responded to an incident involving a stuck vehicle on Thursday. The vehicle became stuck near Bull River Bridge. The department is reminding the Savannah community to not drive through standing water. It is unknown if the vehicle's driver was still in the vehicle during the incident. (WSAV-TV)
3. The Chatham County Police Department held a community forum on Wednesday about spotting potential violent situations. The department is starting to engage with the community to prevent terrorism and violence throughout the county. This community forum was the first step in that effort. The department is asking the community to report suspicious behavior before it escalates. (Fox 28 Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Teen Anime Club At Carnegie Library (4:30 PM)
• Savannah Philharmonic's Phil The Neighborhood Series At Tanger Outlets, Pooler (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Savannah area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Savannah Patch)
• Savannah Children's Theatre will be closed today and tomorrow due to Tropical Storm Ian impacting Georgia. Please plan accordingly. (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.