EMERGENCY RESOURCES

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Hurricane Ian Resources

South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Public Information Phone System:

(866) 246-0133

Apply for FEMA Assistance:

Helpline: 1-800-621-3362.
Online: disasterassistance.gov
FEMA App

Contact AccessAbility at:

(843) 225-5080

TTY (843) 225-0231

City of Charleston Storm Updates:

youtube.com/@CityofCharlestonSCgov/streams

Citizen’s Information Line:

Charleston County: (843) 746-3900
Dorchester County: (843) 832-0393 or (843) 563-0393
Berkley County: (843) 719-4800

Non-Emergency Call Lines:

Charleston County: (843) 743-7200
Dorchester County: (843) 873-5111
Berkley County: (843) 719-4505
Orangeburg County: (803) 534-3550
Willamsburg County: (843) 354-0606

The Coastal Alliance of CILS

www.coastalallianceofcils.org

(803) 279-9611

(706) 724-6262

Emergency Trailer

Hurricane Emergency Information

Please click the links below for more information on preparing yourself for an emergency event.

Special Shoutout to Sam for being prepared for Emergencies and helping us find this information!

Ready.Gov Hurricane Preparedness

https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Make a communication Plan:

Make A Plan | Ready.gov

FEMA Emergency Checklist:

Emergency Supplies Checklist

S.C. Emergency Management Division

Know Your Zone
Emergency Alerts
Road Closures

Prepare an Emergency Prep Kit:

https://www.ready.gov/kit

Individuals with Disabilities Think about more than just food and water:

https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs

https://www.familyconnectionsc.org/disaster-preparedness/

Local Storm Shelters by County

Charleston County:

Coastal Pre-Release Center (Pet Friendly) – 3765 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston 29405

Military Magnet Academy – 2950 Carner Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

R.B. Stall High School – 3625 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, CS 29418

Jerry Zucker Middle School – 6401 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418

Colleton County

Colleton County High School – 150 Cougar Nation Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488

Berkeley County:

TBD – Will be opened on Wed, Sept 4th

Dorchester County:

Dubose Middle School (Pet Friendly) – 1005 Dubose School Road, Summerville, SC 29483

Emergency SC Shelters

https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/

During an emergency, you might need to find shelter away from home. There are different types of emergency shelters available to suit your needs.

General Shelters:

General Population Shelters are the first option for sheltering during emergencies. These shelters offer a safe place and support for individuals and families in crisis. They are run by volunteers and professionals who work hard to keep everyone safe and well.

Medical Needs Shelters:

Medical Needs Shelters (MNS) are designed for people who have medical needs that a general shelter can’t handle but doesn’t require hospital care. These shelters provide medical cots but usually don’t have hospital beds and only offer regular medical care in emergencies.

They are suitable for individuals who are stable at home and don’t need to be hospitalized. This includes those who need electricity for medical equipment or use a hospital bed at home. Whether you can stay at the shelter depends on your specific needs and situation.

During an emergency, call the Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 to determine MNS eligibility. Eligible individuals will be expected to bring items needed for daily living to a designated MNS. Learn more by visiting Shelter During Disasters https://dph.sc.gov/…/stormhurr…/shelter-during-disasters.