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Greenwood County Gears Up for Post-Hurricane Clean-Up
In a collaborative effort to tidy up after Hurricane Helene left its mark, Greenwood County is teaming up with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to tackle the massive task of storm debris removal. The strong partnership aims to ensure the roads and neighborhoods of Greenwood County are cleared quickly and efficiently, allowing residents to return to normalcy as soon as possible.
Thanks to this joint initiative, SCDOT teams will initially focus their clean-up efforts on primary and secondary roads. This is excellent news for those who rely on these key routes for their daily commutes. Once the main roads are cleared, attention will shift to state-maintained neighborhood roads, ensuring that travel within communities becomes safe and easy again.
Meanwhile, local crews from Greenwood County are dedicating their efforts towards private neighborhoods and private roads. Starting in Hodges and Cokesbury, these dedicated teams are hard at work, and they’ll soon be moving to tackle debris in Ware Shoals. These combined efforts showcase a shared commitment to restoring and revitalizing the community after a challenging time.
What You Can Do to Help
Greenwood County residents play a crucial role in this clean-up operation, and officials are sharing some handy tips to speed things up. First and foremost, if possible, take debris directly to the landfill. The landfill is accepting debris of any size, which helps accelerate the overall clearing process by reducing the amount of material crews must collect.
For those who prefer or need to leave their debris for pickup, ensure it’s piled up in a way that’s easy for the collection crews to handle. Keeping roadways clear is vital, so avoid placing debris on the roads themselves. The more organized and accessible your debris is, the smoother the pick-up process will be.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
It’s natural to have questions about what’s happening or how things are progressing, and the county has set up a Storm Debris Hotline to help with that. If you have any inquiries or require guidance regarding storm debris removal, simply call (864) 321-1097. People at the hotline are more than willing to assist and provide the information you need.
By pooling resources and relying on excellent community spirit, Greenwood County is determined to build back stronger and cleaner following Hurricane Helene. With each resident doing their part, the county aims to ensure streets, roads, and neighborhoods are safe from debris and restore everyone’s daily lives to their normal rhythm.
Greenwood County truly appreciates the patience and cooperation of its residents in these times. It highlights the incredible resilience of the community when everyone comes together for a greater cause. With teamwork and unified action, Greenwood County is well on the way to bouncing back from Helene’s aftermath.
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