The City of Pembroke has announced it is implementing a curfew each night from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. until Friday August 9.
We have not heard yet whether other cities in Bryan County will follow.
Chatham County and the city of Savannah have also implemented curfews.
In other storm related news....
Bryan County officials said today on social media that over 20,000 sandbags have been distributed to area residents in preparation of Tropical Storm Debby.
As of 2 p.m., the county said it is still offering free sand and sandbags at the following locations:
* Henderson Park near the tennis courts, 215 Henderson Park Blvd, Richmond Hill.
* Fire Station 5 at 7392 US-280, Ellabell.
Bags Provided:
• South Bryan: 13,000
• North Bryan: 5,000
• Donated to Richmond Hill: 2,500
• Total: 20,500
Sand Distributed (in tons):
• South Bryan: 235
• North Bryan: 115
• Total: 350.
Weather forecasters say Bryan County may receive anywhere from 8 to 20 inches or more of rain during the next three days.
A Tornado Watch has been extended for Bryan and surrounding counties until 1 a.m. Tuesday. A tropical storm warning is in effect as wind gusts of more than 60 mph are possible.
Schools in Bryan County are closed today and Tuesday as Debby is expected to linger in the area as a tropical storm. All sporting events and afterschool activities were also cancelled.
On Sunday, Commission Chair Carter Infinger declared Bryan County a State of Emergency in advance of the storm. In the event of hurricane damage, the emergency declaration allows the Bryan County Board of Commissioners to have the necessary tools to respond quickly and ensure a speedy recovery, the county said.. This also allows the County to request state resources such as equipment and money for response and recovery, if necessary. The state has also declared a State of Emergency.
In addition to schools being closed today, Bryan County Government offices plan to close at noon. Public Safety and essential staff will remain on duty throughout the storm, the county said. Richmond Hill city offices are set to close at 3 p.m.
The City of Richmond Hill announced all city parks will be closed until further notice.