Bruce St. is 3 ft from breaching avoid area if possible.
1:26am Update
ROAD CLOSURES:
- All Clear
AREAS TO AVOID:
- Traffic lights out at Watson Blvd. and Hwy 247
WEATHER UPDATES:
- Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 with 130mph sustained winds and gusts of 155mph. We will begin seeing tropical storm wind gust around 1:00am. Peak winds are expected around 3:00am-4:00am.
- Tornado Watch in Effect until 8:00am September 27
- Flash Flood Warning in Effect until 2:00pm September 27
**At this time, there is no curfew in place for the City of Warner Robins**
Hurricane Update via Facebook Live at 2:00am on Friday, Sept. 27th
https://www.facebook.com/CityofWarnerRobins1
From the Houston County Emergency Management Agency:
As we prepare to enter our response phase of Helene we wanted to share our Resident Self Reporting portal. If you live in Houston County and experience property damage as a result of Helene, please use the link below to send us a report. This covers all residents of Houston County whether you live in the cities or county. This is not for emergency reporting. If you have any emergent needs, please contact 911.
https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/houstonGA/request.html
Watch this tutorial for everyone that recently downloaded the City of Warner Robins Government App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC8fvKvBpg4
Sandbag distribution has ended. Please stay safe and keep a look out on the City of Warner Robins App, Website Live Feed, and Social Media for updates.
SANDBAG UPDATE: Sandbag distribution extended to 4:30pm
Friday, Sept 26 Afternoon Briefing from the Houston Co. EMA
Not much has changed for us. Still looking to see winds pick up around 7-8pm with worst coming shortly after midnight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3MsaomkJj8
Avoid S. Pleasant Hill Rd. if possible unless you are getting sandbags! The traffic in this area is backed up and we are asking for you find an alternate route.
TRASH COLLECTION: Trash will run as normal on Thursday Sept. 26 and will be delayed a few hours on Friday, Sept. 27.
SANDBAG UPDATE: More sand has arrived and we have resumed distribution while supplies last. We appreciate your patience.
210 Bay St.,Warner Robins, GA 31088
Thursday, September 26
7:00am - 3:30pm
Limited to 10 per Residence.
Mayor Patrick has declared a Local State of Emergency for the incorporated city limits of Warner Robins, effective today, Thursday, September 26, starting at 12 p.m., as we prepare for Hurricane Helene. This declaration enables the city to implement necessary emergency measures to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Residents should stay informed by:
Downloading the City of Warner Robins App: https://aptg.co/6YvdtZ
Sign up for the Houston County Emergency Management Agency CodeRED emergency alert system: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/6B14A7C8D12F
Check live feed of Warner Robins website: www.wrga.gov
Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for our area. We are expecting this to transition into a Tropical Storm Warning and or a Hurricane Warning by tomorrow afternoon.
Please take this storm serious. Plan for a lot of rain, high winds, and the possibility of some tornadoes. Power outages are very likely as well. Current timing projections put us getting higher winds Thursday evening. Finish your prep now.
🚨 Traffic Advisory 🚨
Please be advised that there will be traffic disruptions along North Houston Road on Saturday, September 21st between 8:30am and 10:30am due to two major events: the Houston Healthcare 5K and the Georgia Golden Olympics. We encourage you to plan ahead and consider alternate routes if traveling through the area.
See the attached maps for specifics.
Please be advised that the City Hall Annex and Law Enforcement Center are currently experiencing a power outage. Crews are actively working to resolve the issue. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
🍔 Flash Burger Week Gift Card Giveaway! 🍔
Here's how to get a FREE gift card from one of the participating Burger Week restaurants :
1. Attend the Food Truck Round up TONIGHT from 5PM-9PM and Swing by the City Tent
2. Download and show us the Warner Robins app on your phone.
3. Be one of the first 23 people to show us, and you'll score a gift card! (While supplies last)
Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and freebies. #WRBurgerWeek
Food Truck Roundup is Thursday Sept. 19! Wear your favorite team gear and join us for a night of great food with live music by The Calipers Band at Perkins Field from 5-9pm.
Join us for the FINAL Mayor's Health Initiative walking class this Saturday, September 14th at 9:00 AM in the Kimberly Road Parking Lot (614 Kimberly Rd.). Let's come together one last time to explore the beautiful 2-mile Wellston Trail!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 2PM at City Hall for a FREE seminar by Houston Healthcare on how to manage your blood sugar levels. Plan to learn simple sugar hacks to help you balance your blood sugar and take control of your health.
#HoustonHealthy #WarnerRobins
The Cities of Warner Robins, Perry, Centerville, and Houston County recognize the increasing number of remote workers in our communities. Please take a few moments to share your experiences working remotely in Houston County with us.
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