Berkeley County Offices to Close Early Due to Storm

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – All Berkeley County offices will close early today, Tuesday, August 6 at noon. This will include Berkeley Animal Center, Cypress Gardens, Library branches, the Berkeley County Landfill and Convenience Centers. Offices will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7.

Berkeley County Bond Court will be operating as follows:

• Wednesday, August 7 – 2 p.m. session only
• Thursday, August 8 – 2 p.m. session only

A decision will be made around the remainder of the week as more information becomes available.

OPERATING CONDITIONS: Berkeley County has transitioned to OPCON 1 with full activation of the Emergency Operations Center. The County is currently under a State of Emergency following a declaration passed during a special-called Council meeting Monday night. Berkeley County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor the storm and prepare for impacts.

The County is reporting an increase in road closures due to flooding. Please do not drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Follow all weather updates HERE .

CITIZEN CALL LINE: The Citizen Call Line (843-719-4800) is currently operational 24/7 for non-emergency calls ONLY. Callers will hear an automated response with Berkeley County storm prep information. **For all emergency calls, please call 911.**

SHELTERS: General population shelters are open at Berkeley High School , located at 406 W. Main Street in Moncks Corner, and Macedonia Middle School , located at 200 Macedonia Foxes Circle in Moncks Corner. Cots, food, and water will be provided. Please bring bedding and any necessary medications. Pets will NOT be allowed at these shelters.

• Medical needs : If you or a loved one needs to utilize a medical needs shelter, please call the SC Department of Public Health’s Careline at 855-472-3432.

Bus transportation to shelters will run 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily unless conditions change. See pickup locations below:

• Hanahan High School – 6015 Murray Drive, Hanahan
• Pine Ridge Fire Department Station 2 – 1046 Jedburg Road, Summerville
• Cainhoy Fire Department – 1004 United Drive, Huger
• Cross High School – 1293 Old Hwy. 6, Cross

POWER OUTAGES: In the event of a power outage, please do not call 911. Please report outages to the appropriate utility provider below:

• Berkeley Electric : 1-888-253-4232
• Santee Cooper : 1-888-769-7688
• Dominion Energy : 1-888-333-4465
• Edisto Electric : 1-800-433-3292

Find a list of contacts for utilities and other services providers in Berkeley County HERE .

REPORTING STORM DAMAGE: If your residence or business sustains storm damage in the coming days, report it HERE . Those without Internet access can report storm damage by calling the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 and leaving a detailed voicemail. Reporting storm damage will help Berkeley County staff gauge the extent of damage in the County and report the findings to state and federal officials. These reports will determine appropriate federal and state funding for damage caused by the storm.

SANDBAGS: Berkeley County Roads and Bridges has sand available at various locations listed below. Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sites are self-serve.

• North Berkeley Fire Station 1 – 124 Hood Street, St. Stephen
• North Berkeley Fire Station 2 – 420 Municipal Lane, Bonneau
• Goose Creek City Public Works – 200 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek
• Goose Creek Rural Fire Department – 907 Red Bank Road, Goose Creek
• Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department Station 6 – 1004 United Drive, Huger
• Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Dept. Station 3 – 2451 Clements Ferry Road, Huger (Wando)
• City of Hanahan Rec. Complex – 3000 Railroad Avenue, Hanahan
• Central Berkeley Fire & EMS Cross Station 1 – 1007 Short Cut Road, Cross
• C&B Fire Station 1 – 509 Royal Road, Ladson
• Cordesville Rural Vol. Fire Dept Station 1 – 1931 SC-402, Moncks Corner
• Pimlico Rural Vol. Fire Dept – 1607 Pimlico Blvd., Moncks Corner
• Whitesville Rural Vol. Fire Dept Station 3 – 115 Sunview Lane, Moncks Corner
• Moncks Corner Fire Dept. headquarters – 116 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner
• Eadytown Rural Vol. Fire Dept. – 1241 Edgewater Road, Pineville
• Richardson Boat Landing – 400 Hilltop Drive, Bonneau Beach
• Shulerville-Honey Hill Rural Volunteer Fire Department – 1037 Fortview Road, Jamestown

For all storm-related information, view the Berkeley County Hurricane Guide in English , Spanish , or Portuguese .

For the latest County news and storm updates, follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook and at www.berkeleycountysc.gov . Sign up HERE to receive alerts through our County’s Emergency Notification System.

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