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FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After being partially shut down after Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, Fort Eisenhower is reopening Friday.

The commanding general determined the installation can resume normal operations beginning at 8 a.m. Friday.

“We are ready to re-open the gates of Fort Eisenhower and welcome back the full workforce, our beneficiaries, and the community. Over the past two weeks, herculean work has been accomplished on and off the installation – recovering from Hurricane Helene has been possible because of teamwork, community commitment, and neighborly care, “said Commanding General Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic. “We have all learned more about resilience and readiness. I am humbled to be on this team and thankful for the from the whole Army.”

While the effects of the hurricane are ongoing, the majority of facilities are operational and plans are established for repairs or replacements.

Service and civilian workers should their chain of command and/or supervisors for information on returning to work.

Updated listings on facilities open and closed can be found on the Fort Eisenhower Garrison Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/forteisenhower.

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