[Everyone] Just found out

[Lauren Rich]

>From Ga Power we will not have power restored til 11 pm sunday night. I
have written to decatur city manager to complain about this. Here is her
email address: andrea.arnold at decaturga.com.  Her phone number is
678/553-6515.

On Thu, Oct 29, 2020, 6:46 PM Vincent Wimbush <vlwimbush at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Lauren
> I also called and spoke to me Arnold
> Same response
> Seems we must wait on GA Power
> Frustrating that there is no master plan to allow all agencies or units to
> respond in timely and efficient manner
> So let us know if u hear anything more
>
> Vincent
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 29, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Lauren Rich via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> 
> From decatur city manager re downed tree
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Andrea Arnold <Andrea.Arnold at decaturga.com>
> Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2020, 4:50 PM
> Subject: RE: Tree down on drexel avenue near ponce, block has no
> electricity since 456 a.m. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING THE TREE? IF IT
> IS DECATUR, WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN???
> To: Lauren Rich <laureninatlanta at gmail.com>, Hugh Saxon <
> Hugh.Saxon at decaturga.com>
>
>
> Ms. Rich,
>
>
>
> We are sending someone from the Fire department to look at this tree.
> Normally, the city will clear the tree from the street unless it is on
> power lines.  If power lines are involved, we will not touch the tree until
> Georgia Power comes onto the scene.  Georgia Power has yet to arrive in
> Decatur today as they are responding to issues across the state.  We do not
> remove trees from private property.
>
>
>
> I appreciate your patience as we have dozens of trees down around the city
> and we are also waiting for Georgia Power at a number of these sites.
>
>
>
> I am sorry about the issues with the phone.  You may call my direct line
> at 678-553-6515.
>
>
>
> Andrea
>
>
>
> Andrea Arnold
>
> City Manager
>
> City of Decatur, Georgia
>
> 509 N. McDonough Street
>
> P.O. Box 220
>
> Decatur, GA 30031
>
>
>
> 404-370-4102 (phone)
>
> 678-553-6518 (fax)
> www.decaturga.com
>
>
>
> *From:* Lauren Rich <laureninatlanta at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 29, 2020 4:36 PM
> *To:* Andrea Arnold <Andrea.Arnold at decaturga.com>; Hugh Saxon <
> Hugh.Saxon at decaturga.com>
> *Subject:* Tree down on drexel avenue near ponce, block has no
> electricity since 456 a.m. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING THE TREE? IF IT
> IS DECATUR, WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN???
>
>
>
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>
>
>
> I live at 340 drexel avenue. A few years ago when a storm downed multiple
> trees, it took 4 days for this block to get back power. I was told then by
> Ga Power it took this long because City of Decatur was responsible for
> removing fallen trees and it took D3catur 4 days to remove the downed
> tree.
>
>
>
> I called decatur general number a few mins ago and was told to call public
> works 678 553 6521. I called and of course got vm. I just called your #
> (andrea arnold) and of course it was busy. We AGAIN have downed tree at
> drexel near ponce, since 456 a.m. this morning and no electricity. IF IT IS
> DECATUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REMOVE DOWNED TREE, WHEN WILL THIS BE DONE? If it
> is somebody else's responsibility, please tell me who.
>
>
>
> I cannot wait 4 days to get electricity back. And Ga Power wont touch this
> problem until tree is removed.
>
>
>
> I look forward to your response.
>
>
>
> Lauren Rich
>
> Ph 404 788 3023
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