SAVANNAH, Ga. — As a potential tropical system looms on the horizon, officials in Savannah are urging residents to take proactive steps to ensure their safety. With memories of Tropical Storm Debby still fresh, city leaders and local businesses are emphasizing the importance of being well-prepared before the storm hits.
Mayor Van Johnson is urging residents to take the upcoming threat seriously. While the city itself has been busy with preparations, such as cleaning drains in flood-prone areas, the mayor emphasizes that citizens must also be ready.
“We’re going through areas that we know usually flood,” Johnson said. “We are cleaning drains. We try to be very proactive, and we want our citizens to be prepared.”…