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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Preparing For Debby

Berkeley County deputies ramped up traffic enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, issuing more than 150 citations and making several arrests during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, according to data released Tuesday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. (FILE)
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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for ‘historic flooding’ ahead of Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival to South Carolina.

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis held a command staff meeting Monday morning to prepare BCSO’s Hurricane Incident Action Plan. Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office will ensure that there are extra deputies on the road to assist with any storm impacts.

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.

For an updated list of road closures, if they occur, citizens can download the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office app at this link.

Residents are urged to not wait until the last minute to prepare. For Hurricane preparation tips and more useful information, you can download the 2024 Berkeley County Hurricane Guide here.