Text Box: The City of Pooler has areas that have a history of flooding in the streets, yards, and on some occasions, water has reached levels entering garages and buildings. If you were living in our city in October of 1994, you will not have to be reminded that we do have some low-lying areas that are prone to flood when we experience intense rain within a short period of time. In most cases, as soon as tides change and pressure is relieved from the canal system, the flood waters in these areas subside. It should be noted that some areas in Pooler do experience some flooding even though they are not in the designated Special Flood Hazard Area. Predictions are that this hurricane season - which runs June 1st to November 30th - will be above average in activity with 15 named tropical storms. Text Box: Out of the 15, eight (8) will reach hurricane status and three (3) are projected to be major hurricanes. We need to be prepared because hurricanes are unpredictable. Located 30 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, our city would experience some flooding from a Class 3 storm surge and severe flooding from a Class 5 storm surge. Text Box: FLOOD HAZARD Text Box: Text Box: Text Box:

 

City of Pooler

Volume 1, Issue 1

July, 2005

Flood Hazard

1

Flood Safety

2

Flood Warning

2

Property Protection

3

Permit Requirements

3

Drainage System Maintenance

4

Flood Insurance

4

Police News

5

Home Safety Inspections

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New Trash Service Days

6

Mayor’s Desk

6

Telephone Numbers

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Text Box: friends, then to hotels and motels in safe areas and to public shelters only as a last resort. Text Box: radio or TV for information and instructions. Public information “hotline” numbers will be announced through the media when necessary. Do not delay when told to take action by local officials. Do not call 911 for information. Evacuation route are Ga 21, US 80, I-16 and Ga 204. Highways outside the county which parallel the coastline (Highway 25 (US 17-A)or US 17 Southbound) should be avoided as a hurricane approaches. Residents are urged to go first to the safe homes of family and Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: Inside Story Headline Text Box: FLOOD SAFETY Text Box: Hurricane Evacuation Information is found on pages 61-64 of the BellSouth Directory. Don’t get caught out in the storm! Make plans to protect yourself, your family and your property. If you have pets, make special arrangements to have them sheltered out of the county. There will be no local shelters for pets. Coastal area residents can go to any activated inland shelter. Activated shelters will be announced when local officials issue mandatory evacuation orders. Listen to Text Box: Hurricane season is here! Be prepared and take the following precautions: ... Know the flood warning procedures. ... Plan escape routes to high ground. ... During times of heavy rainfall, monitor the level of water in the drainageway. Stay tuned to radio or TV for possible Text Box: flood warning. ... Evacuate the flood hazard area in times of impending flood or when advised to do so by police or fire chief. Prior to evacuating your residence, turn off electricity, gas and water in your home. ... Do not attempt to cross a flooding stream on foot or by car. Text Box: ... If your car stalls in high water, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. ... Keep children away from flood waters, ditches, culverts, unstable stream banks and storm drains. Be especially cautious at night.

 

                              FLOOD WARNING
Text Box: Text Box: property. A permit is needed to insure that these types of projects do not cause problems on other properties. If you see building or refilling without a “permit sign” posted, contact City Hall. Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: All development in the floodplain (not just construction of buildings) needs local permits. Always check with the Building/Inspections Department before you build on or do substantial improvement, alter, regrade or fill on your Text Box: PROPERTY PROTECTION Text Box: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
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Take pictures of your property to help validate your claim if the need arises.  As a public service, the City of Pooler will provide you with information regarding whether your property is located in a flood hazard area.  Flood information and detailed maps showing the 100-year floodplain areas are on file in our Building/Inspections Department and the West Chatham Public Library.

 

                         DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

           Drainage maintenance programs for the City of Pooler include the inspection of the drainageways and the removal of debris.  Unless a drainageway is on city property or the city has accepted a drainage easement on private property, indi

vidual property owners are responsible for maintaining the drainage systems on their property as well as the free flow of water within the area of the 100-year floodplain.  They should regularly check for and remove debris or obstruc

tions.  The City of Pooler has regulations against dumping in channels and violations should be reported to the public works department.

           Your homeowner’s insurance policy will not cover losses due to flooding . The City of Pooler participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which makes flood insurance available to everyone in the city.  Because of our participation in the CRS (Community Rating System) Program, the City of Pooler has earned a Class 8 rating.  This means that National Flood Insurance (NFIP) policies in the Spe

cial Flood Hazard areas will receive a 10% premium discount. 

           For many people, their home and its contents represent their greatest investment.  We strongly urge you to buy flood insurance due to flooding.  Information about flood insurance can be obtained from your insurance

agent.  You do not have to live in the floodplain to qualify for flood insurance.  Property owners can insure their building and contents and renters can insure their possessions. 

 

Text Box: Text Box: The Pooler Police Department is employing better technology to make the city a safer place. Several officers are now using Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs). The MDTs, which are mounted in the police car, give the officer the ability to make an inquiry of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computers. NCIC is a computerized index of criminal justice information (i.e., criminal fugitives, stolen properties, missing persons). The MDTs also enable officers to immediately access Georgia motor vehicle and drivers license databases. The officers are also able to communicate between vehicles via text messaging. The MDTs offer information to officers in seconds, versus the minutes required via relaying the information to dispatchers. The MDTs were obtained through a federal grant. Text Box: In response to the increased traffic within Pooler and the numerous accidents and complaints, Pooler officers are utilizing laser or LIDAR (Light Detector and Ranging) speed detection devices. These devices use a pulse of infrared light to measure the speed of a vehicle. Unlike radio waves transmitted by radar units, laser beams are quite narrow, spreading several inches in diameter at a range of 1000 feet. These extremely accurate devices reduce errant readings and are better suited to enforcement in congested traffic situations. Residents are reminded that the State of Georgia also reinstituted the Motor Vehicle Window Tint Law and officers are utilizing state-approved calibrated testing devices to measure questionable vehicles. Georgia requires that the light transmission restricText Box: tion on a vehicle be not less than 32% or increase light reflectance more than 20%. Vehicle owners are encouraged to use an installer that is licensed and reputable for their window tinting needs. Text Box: fire safety hazards in your home. Upon request, the firefighters will come to your home and assist you with a fire escape plan for you and your family and install a smoke deText Box: The Pooler Fire-Rescue Department is proud to serve you with a very important program, Home Safety Inspections. This program is FREE and will help you identify any possible Text Box: tector, if needed. Please call the fire department at 748-7012 to schedule an appointment. Text Box: Pooler Police News Text Box: Home Safety Inspections

 

 

With summer here, please remember to buckle up, drive safety and don’t drink and drive.

 

Text Box: Effective August 1, 2005, the days for trash service will change. The following is a list of areas with new days of trash service: Monday & Thursday—all areas south of Pine Barren Road, including the southern portion of Pine Barren Road, Pine Barren Plantation, Quacco Road, Bridgewater Subdivision, Miller Pines Subdivision, Westbrook Subdivision, Hunters Ridge Subdivision, Cross Creek Subdivision, and including all Text Box: residents on Highway 80 (East of I-95), Country Homes Subdivision, Old Dean Forest Road and Dean Forest Road (South of Highway 80). Tuesday & Friday—all areas in Godley Station, including Towne Lake Subdivision, The Village at Godley Station, Sangrena Woods Subdivision, Wildcat Dam Road, Mack Road and residents on the northside of Highway 80 (West of Pooler Parkway). Wednesday & Saturday—all areas in Text Box: the center of the city, to include residents on Highway 80 (East of Pooler Parkway and West of I-95), Gleason Heights Subdivision, Worthington Subdivision, Garden Acres Subdivision, Steffen Woods Subdivision, Ashwood Subdivision, residents on the north side of Pine Barren Road, North and South Rogers Street, Pinecrest Subdivision, Old Louisville Road, Dean Forest Road (North of Highway 80). Text Box: young man was, even though he really didn’t want a fuss over his return. He was greeted by his family, friends and neighbors at the airport, then was given a police escort to his house where more neighbors came out to greet him. It was a great homecoming! A short time later, I received a “thank you” note from Mark for welcoming him home. He wrote how proud he was to be an American and live in such a great community where people care about each other. He also said he would do it all over again if his country needed him. Text Box: I hope you’re having a great summer! Our city continues to grow in all directions with new residences and businesses popping up everyday. I know you are as proud to live in Pooler as I am. I’d like to share the following story with you. About a year ago, I met a young man by the name of Mark at the airport. He had been in the hospital recovering from his wounds he had received while serving in the military overseas. Right away I noticed how polite and respectful this Text Box: Then he said, “Please don’t treat the others serving in our military with any less respect and honor than you showed me.” Mark has moved from Pooler and continues to serve our country. His story tells of the sacrifices our military men and women give each and everyday. Please remember Mark, our troops and their families in your prayers and may God bless you all. Text Box: From the Desk of Mayor Mike Lamb … Text Box: New Trash Service Days

 

 

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               Telephone Numbers

 

 

 

City Hall                             748-7261

Police (non emergency)          748-7333

Fire (non emergency)             748-7012

Inspections                          748-6652

Public Works                       748-4800

Water Emergency                 210-1498

Sewer Emergency                  210-1514

Street Emergency                  210-1520

Drainage Emergency              210-1519

Recreation                           748-5776

Senior Citizens Center            748-0912

 

 

 

 

 

 

                      

                                                           Mayor Mike Lamb

                                                            Councilmembers

 

                                            Bruce Allen                  Rebecca C. Benton

                                            Larry Olliff                    Mike Royal

                                            Wayne Seay                  Stevie E. Wall

                              

 Electronic Recycling Event

          

           The City of Pooler will be holding an Electronic Recycling Event on October 1, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the City’s recycling center at 1095 S. Rogers Street.  This event is free to the public and will allow residents to drop off old, scrap electronics including computers, printers, monitors, laptops, servers, keyboards, docking stations, external hard drives, tape drives, external modems, transformers, sound equipment (such as receivers, amplifiers, CD/DVD players), telecommunication equipment (such as cell phones, telephones, etc.), wires and cables, surge protectors, VCRs, tape players, cash registers, office shredders, copy machines, etc.  Televisions will be accepted also, but there will be a $5 charge for recycling.

           The City will be displaying advertisements (i.e., posters) to remind residents of this event and encourage everyone to participate