|
|
http://www.cityoftybee.org/WaterAndSewer.aspx#1931
|
 Ft. Screven Area Water Improvement Project
The City has been making improvements to the water and sewer lines on the Island on a continuing basis. The next step is to upgrade the old water supply lines in the Fort Screven area. This project kicked off in June of 2008, and the official schedule puts final completion by June 2009. However, the contractor has already beaten several project deadlines, and it is expected to finish well in advance of the projected deadline. As water mains are replaced and, later, service to the new lines installed, roadways and any sidewalks will be repaired as the crews move along with the installation. Except for construction which impinges improperly on the right of way, the crews should be returning everything to its original state as they finish up. Problems are expected to be minimal as the lines will mainly be under the street. However, you can check details by downloading a pdf of the project map here (1MB); it is expandable to show details of supply line layout.
Early the week of July 21st, crews will be working between Meddin and Van Horne(Sprucewood/Thrushwood) installing the water main. The rest of the week will be spent on Algers and Solomon making the tie-ins to the exisiting mains.
|
|
 |
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB WATER METER FLAGS
During the month of July, the majority of the new automated meter readers will be installed on the island by employees of the City's Water & Sewer Department and of the City's supplier, Datamatic. Earlier in the year, some number of these AMRs were installed to allow this new system to be tested before final deployment. Therefore, sites that still need the new readers installed will be flagged with blue water survey flags to help the City contractor to locate the remaining water meters. Please do not remove these flags!
This new system will allow automated, remote meter reading and which will also notify City staff should there be a larger than usual use of water in a home or business; such use usually indicates a water leak. Improved efficiency and protection of your home or business will be a direct result of the installation of these systems!
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
|
|
|
 HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE...ARE YOU READY?
The 2008 Hurricane Season begins June 1st and officially ends November 30th. Hurricane preparedness is key to survival and orderly management of conditions. Your advanced preparation is key to helping you and your neighbors through a hurricane should one arrive. Before any storm arrives, be sure to check out Tybee's Emergency Management Information, and keep handy the numbers for the CEMA Hurricane Information Line, (912)201-4590, and the Emergency Management Information Line, (877) 615-3277. Note that the City's web-site is hosted elsewhere in the country so that, even if a severe weather situation or other potential disaster exists here, the web will remain available for communications, and you will be able to come to this web site for information updates whenever they become available. Emergency and evacuation instructions will be posted as needed both here and on the local cable access Channel 7 on Comcast.
|
|
 HOMEOWNER MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been detected on Tybee Island!
While mosquito control efforts by public agencies continue, it is important that home owners, renters, and individuals on the island also do their part to try to reduce the mosquito population. The most important is to tour your property to look for any standing water - animal watering dishes, empty pots or glasses, bits of plastic, and drainage ditches that can hold water for up to a week. The mosquito larvae live in still water for 7-10 days before transforming into adult mosquitoes, and the quickest way to eliminate at least some of the threat is simply to make sure such standing water, even tiny amounts, is drained to eliminate this mosquito breeding ground.
For larger areas that can't be drained, you can purchase commercial products called 'mosquito dunks' which can be placed in the water to kill the larvae before they hatch. Contact Chatham County Mosquito Control to report areas needing special attention; you can call them at 790-2540.
Since you can't control the entire environment, be sure to use insect repellent if you will be spending a lot of time outdoors.
|
|
 LIGHTS OUT FOR SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON
Sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 to October 31st. Tybee and Little Tybee Island average about 8 nests each season. During this time, female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. You might see the dawn patrol volunteers on the beach each morning as well as nest monitoring at night later in the season. Please be reminded of the following guidelines if you are lucky enough to witness a female nesting or hatchlings emerging: sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act; do not touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings or their nest; avoid using flashlights or flash photography on the beach at night; and be sure to turn off outside lights as well as shield indoor lights from shining directly onto the beach at night. You may contact the Tybee Island Marine Science Center for more information at (912) 786-5917. |
|
 WATER METER AMNESTY
On June 26th, City Council approved a 30-day, island-wide amnesty period for Water and Sewer Utility customers without meters to voluntarily report their status to the city in order to bring them into compliance. Failure to act within this amnesty period could result in a penalty of up to four years worth of estimated/calculated water bills plus the cost associated with being connected to the system and the meter. Please contact Nalene Conway, x110, at City Hall no later than Saturday, July 26th if your building does not have a meter currently installed.
|
|
 Memorial Park Plan Open for Public Comment
The Memorial Park Planning Committee report is now available for review. The document includes the written report and can be viewed or downloaded from the Memorial Park Plan page here. For the next 90 days, public comments or questions are invited from that same web page, and an Open House for a public discussion of the plan and further feedback will be scheduled following the Labor Day holiday early in September. |
|
|
 THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP)
The NFIP is a Federal program enabling property owners and renters in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from flooding. A Flood Insurance Policy is separate from a Homeowners Policy, and there is normally a 30 day waiting period before flood insurance goes into effect.
The Community Rating System (CRS) provides a discount in the flood insurance premiums for properties in communities that participate in the CRS and implement floodplain management programs that exceed minimum NFIP requirements.
Tybee Island participates in the NFIP and has a CRS rating of Class 7 which qualifies properties for a 15% discount in the premium cost of flood insurance for NFIP policies.
Effective May 1, 2008, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has instituted a new policy: flood insurance policies for buildings that are rated as having the lowest floor one foot or more below the base flood elevation (BSE) will no longer be eligible for the community’s CRS discount.
It is recommended that you contact your insurance agent either to purchase flood insurance or to inquire whether your property is affected by this new FEMA policy.
To educate yourself further on NFIP and flood risk on Tybee, visit the NFIP home page at www.floodsmart.gov. Using the links here, you can rate your insurance risk, get broad estimates of flood insurance premiums, and get a listing of flood insurance agents in the area. You will also find links to visit FEMA’s Map Service Center to view official Tybee flood information, check out the zone of your home, and get a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to see how your risk is determined.
Tybee residences and businesses are basically required to *have* some sort of flood insurance. With these tools, you can make sure you are getting an appropriate level of insurance at an appropriate rate.
At FEMA’s Map Service Center, the maps will show an A or V designation, which means flood insurance is required by FEMA regulations. The elevation listed shows what your occupied, residential elevation above sea level must be to qualify for insurance, discounts, and so on. The most accurate ways to determine your elevation are, in order, by contacting a surveyor, the Tybee Emergency Management office, or the Zoning Department. You can also view a topographic map from the US Geological Survey at http://store.usgs.gov/. A FIRM is free at the Map Service Center and will give you all the information needed to give an insurance agent to get you a quote. The USGS Topographical Map Locator can give you a bit more detail – search for Tybee’s ZIP code, 31328. You will find Tybee right on a dividing line, so you may need view two maps to find your property on the Island.
Another excellent resource for emergency preparedness information is at the “Federal Alliance for Safe Homes” web site, www.flash.org. Be sure to check out their information on flood and hurricane safety!
Further Information:
912-786-4573 X 112
|
|
 CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan addresses population growth, development patterns, economic development, and natural and cultural resource preservation. The Community Survey was designed to give citizens further opportunity to take part in the planning process. This effort is intended to increase public awareness of proposed programs and aims at producing a Master Plan that reflects the overall vision for the community.
|
|