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    Hurricane Milton could blow away debris left by Helene in Savannah

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

    Cleanup efforts continue after Helene’s crossing of the Savannah area, but city officials warn the process will take weeks.

    That means tree branches and yard debris left behind by the storm could be exposed to another round of potentially strong winds, this time from Hurricane Milton.

    “If there is still a lot of debris from Helene that hasn’t been collected yet, it could be flying around,” noted Ron Morales, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Charleston office. “There certainly could be some weakened trees (and) branches that could break more easily.”

    NWS warned Monday that tropical storm-force winds (39 mph or greater) could hit the Savannah area again late Wednesday and early Thursday.

    “We recognize that securing potential windblown debris will be problematic, but encourage everyone to take the best precautions possible,” said city spokesman Josh Peacock.

    Maximum effect: Experts say Helene shows a growing hurricane reach well into Georgia and beyond

    Yard waste should be disposed of in paper leaf and lawn bags or 32-gallon cans and disposed of at regular collection points without blocking streets or storm drains, while branches and other plant debris should be placed in the right-of-way for pickup, the city said.

    “Ahead of potential impacts from this week’s storm, residents are urged to secure their trash and recycling carts, check trees on their property for broken branches that could fall in high winds, and store any remaining debris in piles…. or dispose of their waste at the convenience stations at the Dean Forest Road Landfill or the Bacon Park Convenience Center,” Peacock added.

    Waste should not be placed on the street or near trees, poles or other structures that could impede disposal, but should be separated by type: vegetable waste, bulk materials and demolition materials, he said.

    The contractor hired by the city began collecting on Friday.

    “They are currently conducting the first citywide search before returning to any area a second time,” Peacock said. “Due to the large amount of rubble, the operations will take several weeks.”

    John Deem covers climate change and the environment on Georgia’s coast. He can be reached at 912-652-0213 or [email protected].

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