BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As a result of Governor Henry McMaster’s mandatory evacuation order issued during the 2:30 p.m. press conference, all Berkeley County School District schools and offices will close Tuesday, September 11, 2018, to allow students, staff, and their families time to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. Schools and offices will remain closed, per the governor’s order, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During a news conference Monday in Columbia, Governor Henry McMaster stated that mandatory evacuation orders will go out along South Carolina’s entire 187-mile coastline border starting at 12 pm Tuesday. Hurricane experts are predicting that Florence could be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in the Carolinas since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. “This is a very dangerous hurricane. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved to OPCON 2 at 12 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2018. OPCON 2 means a disaster or emergency situation is in effect, and the County is operating at a maximum preparedness level. Berkeley County Council will meet this evening to further discuss County preparations ahead of the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Animal Center will temporarily stop accepting animals on Monday, September 10 in preparation for Hurricane Florence. The shelter is currently asking for people to come foster the animals. Workers at the facility encourage people to make plans for their animals now. The shelter will not be accepting owner surrenders or strays until Hurricane Florence no longer poses […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Hurricane Florence is now a category 3 hurricane, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is expected to strengthen significantly in the coming days. To help residents prepare, sandbags are being made available to residents throughout Berkeley County. The following fire department locations currently have sandbags available to anyone who needs them: Town of Moncks […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 3 at 8 a.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018. OPCON 3 means a disaster or emergency situation is likely or imminent. Berkeley County will partially activate the EOC tomorrow morning. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon. Tropical Storm Florence is expected to strengthen […]
The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross continues to work around-the-clock to prepare for Hurricane Florence. The organization has been in close contact with its community and government partners, while mobilizing personnel and material resources from across the country. The Red Cross urges everyone to prepare now by following the tips below. Here are the 5 PM AST […]
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