City of Walhalla
September 1, 2024
Walhalla Unites in Recovery Efforts After Devastating Friday Storm: Power Restoration and Cleanup Underway
Walhalla, South Carolina – Our city is beginning to recover from the unprecedented damage caused by Friday’s storm, but we still have a lot of work ahead. Walhalla city employees have been working tirelessly over the weekend to clear our roads, clean up debris, and make sure that our water system remains operational. We owe them our heartfelt thanks for their incredible effort.
I am also proud of the businesses, churches, schools and citizens that have pulled together during this crisis to help their neighbors. This sense of community is what makes Walhalla strong.
Currently, about half of the city has power restored, but we know many of you are still without electricity. Please be cautious around downed power lines, as they remain dangerous. Duke Energy is aiming to restore power to most homes by Wednesday, and we are working closely with them to monitor downed lines and broken utility poles to expedite the process.
We have been in continual contact with Duke Energy and Blue Ridge Electrical Co-op officials throughout the weekend and a Duke official told me this morning that his company is targeting a Wednesday power restoration for most of those still without power in Walhalla.
For those still without power, we encourage you to seek available resources, including the temporary Hurricane Shelter at College Street Baptist at 401 S College St. We will continue providing updates and support as we work through this together.
Finally, we should keep in our prayers those communities and individuals across the upstate and in Western North Carolina that have been hit hardest by the storm and face a long and difficult recovery.
Thank you for your resilience and unity in this challenging time. Stay safe, and we will get through this together.
Sincerely,
Tim Hall, Mayor of Walhalla
Important numbers to keep handy:
Walhalla Police Department: 864-638-5831
Walhalla Fire Department: 864-638-4345
Walhalla City Hall: 864-638-4343 (also for water emergencies during business hours)
After hours Walhalla water emergencies: 864-499-4162
Oconee County Sheriff’s Department: 864-638-4111
Oconee Emergency Services: 864-364-5911
SC DOT Customer Service: 855-467-2368
