DPW Emergency Response: FSGA & HAAF: 571-802-0001

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Fort Stewart - Hunter Army Airfield is located in a Coastal region of Georgia that experiences hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical force winds, flooding, lightning and even ice storms that can disrupt electrical services. this page is to provide helpful information to be prepared Stewart-Hunter extended family for power outages.

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FAQs

  1. Fort Stewart -Hunter Army Airfield will conducted a power outage to test our electrical grid and back-up power capabilities on regular interval and during Garrison exercises.
  2. Power has been restored across the installation. It may take time for all systems to be back on line.
  3. If you continue to have issues with the power or the HVAC system in government facilities, place a work order through Army Maintenance (ArMA) at https://www.armymaintenance.com⚠ or call:

If you have power or HVAC issues in on-post housing, place a work order with DPW maintenance:

  • DPW Emergency Response: FSGA 571-802-0001  / HAAF 571-802-0001
  • On-Post Housing Ft Stewart 24-Hours Emergency Maintenance (912) 408-2466
  • On-Post Housing Hunter AAF 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance (912) 459-2147
  • Barracks both Ft. Stewart and Hunter AAF: 571-802-0001

Black Start Exercise.jpgFort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield is launching a series of monthly energy resilience exercises in preparation for the large-scale "Black Start" event scheduled for 2026. To enhance readiness, the installation will conduct these exercises every third Thursday of the month, leading up to the full-scale event. On April 24, Circuit 1 will be temporarily impacted for no more than 90 minutes at both locations. Affected areas include:
- Fort Stewart Circuit 1: Housing areas (Liberty Woods, North Bryan Village, South Bryan Village, Isenhower Terrace, Marne Woods, Marne Point), two Child Development Centers (Buildings 5500 and 7100), two Youth Centers (Buildings 5655 and 7338), four DoDEA schools (Buildings 5601, 5604, 5605, and 7560), and Building 5653 (NEC, IEWP).
- Hunter Army Airfield Circuit 1: Tuttle Army Health Clinic, Commissary, Main Exchange, Montgomery Gate, Gannan Heights housing area, Express (Gas Station), Building 935 (NEC, IEWP), IHG, and Hunter Club.
These proactive measures will help ensure the installations remain operationally resilient in the face of extended power outages. Residents and personnel in affected areas are encouraged to plan accordingly, charge essential devices, and prepare for minor disruptions.

Fort Stewart - Hunter Army Airfield uses multiple resources to inform our community about severe weather, emergencies, delays, closures, and more.

  • Digital Garrison - Download the free app from your mobile device's app store, create an account, select Fort Stewart Hunter AAF, and enable push notifications* and/or SMS (text messages)** for information about delays or closures. Check out the announcements for weather alerts, road conditions, and more.
  • ALERT! - Visit the ALERT! page for information on how to sign up for the emergency notification system.
  • Fort Stewart -Hunter AAF website - Latest information and more can be found on the home page.
  • Social Media - Follow Stewart-Hunter on Facebook⚠ and Twitter⚠.
*Steps to enable push notifications in Digital Garrison
  1. Click "Account" at the bottom of the main screen after logging in
  2. Click "Communication Preferences"
  3. Click "Push Notifications"
  4. Enable "Installation Notifications"
  5. Select “I agree to receive notifications from Digital Garrison”
  6. Click "Save"

**Steps to enable SMS in Digital Garrison in order to receive text message alerts for installation emergencies, active threats, and severe weather

  1. Click "Account" at the bottom of the main screen after logging in
  2. Click "Communication Preferences"
  3. Click "SMS"
  4. Enter a mobile phone number
  5. Enable "SMS Opt-in"
  6. Enable "Emergency SMS"
  7. Enable "Weather SMS"
  8. Click "Save"

 

Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
Keep all electronics fully charged. Have extra batteries ready for flashlights and radios. Avoid candles that can cause house fires.
Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
More information about power outages can be found online at ready.gov/power-outages⚠

If you have power or HVAC issues in on-post housing, place a work order with DPW maintenance:

  • DPW Emergency Response: FSGA 571-802-0001(912) 767-2883  / HAAF 571-802-0001 
  • On-Post Housing Ft Stewart 24-Hours Emergency Maintenance (912) 408-2466
  • On-Post Housing Hunter AAF 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance (912) 459-2147
  • Barracks both Ft. Stewart and Hunter AAF: 571-802-0001

 

Soldiers must ensure their chain of command is aware of Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family members.

If you reside on Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield  and you or a family member have a medical need that requires power, contact Army Community Service EFMP by phone at (XXX)XXX-XXXX or by email at email

Have alternate plans for refrigerating medications.

Emergency Kits are a way for individuals and Families to sustain themselves when essential services such as power and water are interrupted.

Information about emergency kits, items to consider, and more can be found online at ready.gov/kit⚠

Garage doors can be manually opened during a power outage.

  • Ensure the door is not locked and there is nothing preventing it opening
  • Unplug the power source to the garage door
  • Pull the red emergency cable release cable to open and close the garage door

Be prepared for possible delays and use caution when driving.

If the power goes out at a stoplight, then treat the intersection as a four-way stop and everyone should come to a complete stop before proceeding. Right-of-way: if intersections have no signage or signals, drivers should yield to traffic on their right and to cars already crossing the intersection.

Drivers are encouraged to report downed lights to DPW Emergency Response:
FSGA 571-802-0001
HAAF 571-802-0001

If you continue to have issues with the power or the HVAC system in government facilities (including barracks) after power is restored, place a work order through the ArMA website⚠  or call:

DPW Emergency Response:
If you continue to have issues with the power or HVAC in on-post housing after power is restored, place a work order through the Resident Services Portal ✪ or call (931) 431-3966.
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