City of Savannah Implements Registry to Help Seniors

Evacuate During Extreme Weather Conditions

The City of Savannah’s Senior Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program was created this year to help seniors and persons with minor disabilities* who live independently get transportation to an emergency shelter in the event of an evacuation.

To qualify, seniors must:

• Live in the City of Savannah
• Can no longer drive
• Have no one who can drive them
• Cannot get to a nearby bus stop
• Be able to ride a standard bus
• Provide their own care at an emergency shelter

Call 3-1-1 to be included in the registry or go to the City of Savannah's website (www.savannahga.gov) for more information.

*Those with special medical and caregiver needs must call the Chatham County Health Department  at (912) 356-2441.

For additional information regarding hurricane preparedness, pick up a copy of the Savannah Morning News' Hurricane Guide available at most area grocery stores and drug stores.