Many cities and emergency agencies are mobilizing resources to ensure residents are prepared with Helene on the horizon. On Monday, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) entered OPCON 4, its Monitoring Phase.

Chatham County is providing sand and bags across from the Chatham County Aquatic Center on 7240 Sallie Mood Drive. For the city of Savannah, a state of local emergency provides the city manager the authority to execute emergency management plans and procure necessary resources to prepare for and respond to any impacts brought on by Tropical Storm Helene,

Local governments are offering sand and bags for residents ahead of expected rain from Hurricane Helene late this week. Sand and bags are available across from the Chatham County Aquatic Center on 7240 Sallie Mood Drive,