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Glynn County officials outline storm recovery: telecom restoration, FEMA outreach and debris pickup set for Oct. 7
Summary
County staff told commissioners Oct. 3 that AT&T wireless service was about 95% restored, Verizon crews were active, FEMA has assessed the county and debris collection (vegetative material only) is scheduled to begin Oct. 7 with two processing sites.
County staff updated the Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 3 about ongoing post-storm recovery efforts, reporting communications restoration and outlining a debris-removal plan to begin Oct. 7.
Mr. Fallon, a county staffer, said AT&T’s wireless service was about 95% back online and that some fiber and other equipment remained on generators while technicians repaired back-office systems. He said Verizon crews were visible in the field but that some restoration work requires power company crews to finish before telecom teams can complete repairs.
Fallon said FEMA had deployed assessment teams; those assessments are routed through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the county is hopeful Glynn County will be added to any federal declaration list. He said the county has contacted both U.S. senators’ offices and Rep. Carter’s office seeking assistance.
Danny Smith, Glynn County public works director, described debris removal operations the county contracted: Series Environmental will perform collection and Tetra Tech will serve as debris monitor. The county identified two processing sites: a St. Simons Island location near the airport and Blythe Island Regional Park. Smith said the pickup will be a two-pass operation covering vegetation storm debris only — limbs and tree material — and that residents should not put construction debris, appliances, mattresses or loose leaf-only piles at the curb if they expect county pickup and FEMA reimbursement.
Smith cautioned residents not to pile debris on or over gas meters, fire hydrants or other infrastructure because crews will use grapples and skid steers for loading. He said gated communities will be contacted separately to obtain right-of-entry agreements; residents in nongated areas need only place eligible material at the edge of the right of way.
Commissioners and staff thanked Georgia Power, law enforcement and emergency partners for rapid restoration work during the aftermath. No further action was taken beyond information and operational planning.
The county said it will continue public outreach with details about eligible materials and pickup schedules as debris collection begins.
