HomeMy Public PortalAbout201011Newsletter.docNovember Events
November 2 7 AM - 7 PM 2010 Elections – polling places: Old School Cafeteria & Community House
November 9 7 - 9 PM Mayor’s Night In – call City Clerk Vivian Woods at 786-4573 x103 for an appointment
November 11 Veterans’ Day – City offices closed
November 15 7 PM Planning Commission – City Hall Auditorium
November 17 6 – 7 PM Better Hometown - Board of Directors meeting – City Hall Auditorium
November 18 5:30-6:30 PM Third Thursdays on Tybee – Roundabout at Tybrisa/Strand – Savannah Cieli Band
November 18 6:30 PM Council Meeting - Consent agenda at 6:30, full meeting at 7 until business complete
November 20 Utility payments due
November 25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday – City offices closed
Family Movie Fridays at River’s End at 8PM, and Classic Cinema Saturdays at 7:30PM, except during large group reservations at the Campground. Public welcome and free admittance! Check
the City Calendar on the web for details and more events..
Flood Insurance and Community Recovery
Most flood events never result in a federal disaster declaration. No declaration means no disaster assistance to repair the damage caused by the flooding. No disaster assistance means
no grants or loans. Even if there is a declaration, most federal assistance is limited to either limited grants or disaster loans which have to be repaid.
Residents and business owners with adequate flood insurance rebuild and recover faster and return to normal faster than people without. That means faster and more complete community
recovery. An insured community is a better prepared community.
Adapted from News & Views, October 2010
THE RISK IS REAL
Recent heavy rains across the U.S. serve as a reminder that NOW is the time to protect your home or business by obtaining flood insurance. Property and business owners need to be prepared
should a storm hit our community. Most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover flood damage and, once purchased, there is typically a 30-day waiting period for a flood insurance
policy to become effective.
Hurricanes and tropical storms bring drenching rains and high winds that can cause significant damage to homes, businesses and contents. The largest amounts of rainfall from hurricanes
are often produced by slow moving storms that move inland. Eight of the top ten most expensive federally-declared disasters have been caused by hurricanes. Just inches of water can
cause tens of thousands of dollars of damage. Last year the average individual flood insurance claim was nearly $28,000. Without flood insurance protection, many property owners may
have to absorb the financial losses on their own, potentially draining their savings.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find essential information and tools that will help.
Cost-of-Flooding Tool*: see how expensive just a few inches of water can be to re-building your home or business.
One-Step Flood Risk Profile Tool*: allows users to enter their address to learn their property’s flood risk.
Hurricane Flooding Fact Sheets*: explains the realities of hurricane season risks.
2010 Mayors’ Motorcade
The Mayors’ Motorcade for Georgia Regional Hospital will be on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Donations of new unwrapped gift items for men and women are needed. Recommended items are
listed below and will be posted in City Hall and on our website. Donations can be dropped in the barrel at City Hall starting Nov. 1st. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Personal Care Items
New Clothing
Miscellaneous Gifts
Toothpaste
Women (Extra Large - 4XXXX)
Board Games / Cards
Toothbrushes
T-Shirts
Combs/Brushes
Men (Small)
Baseball Caps
Cosmetics
Pajamas/Nightgowns/
Bathrobes
Watches
Shaving Lotion
Walkman Radios
Deodorant
Bathrobes
Top 40 Tapes/CD
Aftershave
Socks
Wallets
Cosmetic Cases
Underwear
Stationery
Shampoo/
Conditioner
Bedroom Shoes
Pens/Pencils
Body Lotion
Tennis Shoes
Tote Bags
Hair Accessories
Hats
Cookies/Snacks
Sweat Shirts/Pants
Movies (PG or G only)
To Address City Council
…the relevant item must be on the Agenda. To get on the agenda, file the Agenda Request form with the City Clerk by noon, Wednesday, eight days prior to Council Meetings! Visit City
Hall or the web for a copy of the form.
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