Progress continues as the city works to recover from catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The City of Greenville reports the following as of Sunday, Sept. 29:
POWER AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
- According to Duke Energy, they have close to 2,000 additional workers arriving on site to address the power failure.
- City crews are working where they are able and where it is safe to do so. Crews cannot remove trees from neighborhoods unless a utility company has grounded the power lines. As soon as that happens, City crews are ready to work.
- City traffic crews will be adding 50 generators to power signals. It is critical that drivers treat broken traffic signals as four-way stops.
DEBRIS AND STREETS
The city has contracted with a debris hauler who started work at 7 a.m. on Sunday. Their first goal will be to push debris out of the roadway so that roads can reopen. Then, they will begin cleaning up debris, which will not occur until mid-week. It is estimated complete debris removal will take weeks. All of your debris will not be picked up at one time. There is a plan that involves several passes through neighborhoods.
TRASH PICKUP RESUMES; CREWS WILL FOLLOW NORMAL PICKUP SCHEDULE
- City trash pickup will occur on its regular schedule starting Monday and will include garbage, recycling and bulk collections. There will be no yard waste pickup this week. Crews will follow the normal collection day schedule. Please note:
- Separate Your Debris: Please separate storm-related debris from regular household waste. This includes tree limbs, branches and other vegetative debris. Do not mix in old appliances, furniture or other bulk items.
- Placement: Place all storm debris at the curbside, ensuring it is not behind sidewalks or on private property. Additionally, place debris piles away from water meters, mailboxes, vehicles and grassy areas to facilitate easy pickup.
- For the safety of all, residents are asked to ensure that debris piles do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks or fire hydrants. This is crucial for the safety of all residents and collection crews.
Helpful emergency information is available at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1861.
CAUTION: DOWNED TREES
The threat of falling trees continues. Staff is working to caution off unsafe areas, remove downed trees and clear walkways and roadways. You can report a downed tree by calling 864-467-4335.
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Related Links: NOAA Hurricane Helene Tracker | Duke Energy Power Outage Map
Written by the City of Greenville.