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"Where you will always be at home"
Formed from portions of Appling & Coffee Counties in 1905, Jeff Davis is one of Georgia's newer counties.
The County has two cities, Hazlehurst and Denton.
Our county is home to three rivers, the largest sawmill in the Americas, a terrific school system, excellent leadership, and a community ready to welcome you home.
STORM INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER:
Jeff Davis EMA has set up an information line to assist residents with storm information and help answer your questions. Please call: 912-497-5026.
Follow the Jeff Davis EMA Facebook page for current information regarding storm cleanup efforts, meal and supply distributions and other pertinent information.
POWER OUTAGES:
Satilla REMC is communicating with Jeff Davis EMA every morning about where they are working. We will post the areas of where they are working on Jeff Davis EMA Facebook page. Jeff Davis County does not have control or dictate where the power companies will be restoring power next. If you are experiencing a power outage, report it 24/7 online, directly from the Satilla REMC app, or by calling (888) 738-6926.
For more information about Satilla REMC Power Outages, Outage map, Preparation and Safety, click here
HOME AND TREE DEBRIS CLEANUP:
Volunteers from various organizations are available to assist with yard and home clean up efforts. Home clean up looks like removing drywall, floors, furniture, ceilings, and other applicable items. Use this form if you need assistance with tree debris and yard cleanup. Assistance is not guaranteed and we are attempting to prioritize those with the greatest need first. This is a FREE service.
CRISIS CLEANUP ORGANIZATION:
Crisis Cleanup is an organization that will connect volunteers with citizens to help with cleanup efforts. They offer FREE volunteer help cleaning up after Hurricane Helene. If you need assistance cleaning up your property, call the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 1-844-965-1386 or sign up online for their assistance.
COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION CENTERS: 122 Kirkland Still Road (Fairgrounds). Supplies available for pick up include: Water and Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs). Open 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday to Wednesday.
DEBRIS PICK UP:
If you have the ability, please move all vegetative debris to the curbside where it will be collected and moved off the property. Place debris on the curbside. Phillip and Jordan contractors will be picking up curbside storm-related debris starting October 8th. Please follow the guidelines and tips by reviewing the image above.
All Hurricane Helene storm related debris can be placed on the curbside. Debris haulers will pick it up.
FEMA Assistance:
FEMA has programs available where individuals and businesses can apply for assistance if they were impacted by disasters. To find out more information, please visit: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals.
FEMA Individual and Household Assistance Program
Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. IHP assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet your basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
US Small Business Association Disaster Assistance
FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. You don’t need to own a business to apply for SBA assistance.
*FUNDS YOU GET FROM SBA MUST BE REPAID OVER TIME.*
SATILLE REMC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Below is a list of FAQs from Satilla REMC about power outages related to Hurricane Helene:
1. Q – When will I have power?
A --We can’t give you a specific time because of the complexities of multiples outages. (More details with the unique challenges that rural cooperatives, such as Satilla EMC, face during major storms is listed in earlier post)
2. Q – Why does my neighbor have power, and I don’t?
A --Each outage is uniquely different. Some members may have power restored while others nearby remain without it due to issues with their service lines or equipment. Crews follow a structured process, starting at the substation, then moving to distribution feeders and tap lines, before finally addressing individual service connections, the last step in the restoration process.
3. Q—When will crews reach my area?
A -- Satilla has over 7,000 miles of power lines in nine rural counties --just because you don’t see the crews doesn’t mean they are not working on your outage. The cause of an outage may be miles from an affected home or business.
4. Q –Prepaid Balance Information
During normal circumstances, our prepaid metering system estimates power usage when meter readings are unavailable. When communication with the meter is restored, the system will reconcile. If overestimated, it will credit the account the amount of overbilling. If underestimated, it will bill the account for the unbilled usage. However, during this extended outage, we are going to suspend the daily billing process. When enough restoration has been made to our system, your account will be billed for any usage since last billed.
5. Q—I have solar panels on my home. Why don’t I have power?
A-- In most cases you will not have energy from your solar panels during an outage unless you have also installed a battery storage system. Solar panels alone will not serve as a backup generator. Solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity. This must be converted to alternating current (AC) in order to be utilized in your home. The inverter on your system makes this conversion and requires an energy source to operate.
6. Q—Am I responsible for trimming trees off my line?
A – Do not go near or touch a tree that is touching a power line. If a tree is too close to a power line, wait for us to clear it.
Board of Commissioners
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Courthouse, Suite 101, Commissioners' Conference Room
Board of Education
When: Second Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Jeff Davis County Schools Board of Education Office
Board of Elections
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 A.M.
Where: Courthouse, Suite 100, Elections Office
Board of Tax Assessors
When: First Tuesday of each month at 4:00 P.M.
Where: Courthouse, Suite 102, Assessors' Office
City of Hazlehurst
When: Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Where: City Hall, Council Room
Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce
When: Fourth Monday of each month at Noon
Where: The Big House, Upstairs Conference Room
Jeff Davis County Hospital Authority
When: Forth Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M.
Where: Jeff Davis Hospital Conference Room
Joint Development Authority
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 P.M.
Where: Triple H Conference Room
Recreation Board
When: Second Wednesday of each month at Noon
Where: Recreation Office; 83 Buford Road, Hazlehurst
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