EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Tropical Storm Idalia
Sandbag Distribution Locations
Sandbags are available and being distributed in Charleston, North Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Isle of Palms, and Georgetown counties. Check locations near you by visiting https://www.live5news.com/2023/08/29/list-sandbag-distribution-locations-lowcountry/Â
OPENING or PLANNED SHELTER OPENINGS
Charleston – Sheriff Admin Facility – Opened 10am (Wednesday) on 30AUG – planned to close at 10am (Thursday) on 31AUG
Jasper – Ridgeland School Complex – Opened 10am (Wednesday) on 30AUG (pending state of emergency declaration)
Orangeburg – City Gym – Opening 6pm (Wednesday) – on 30 AUG
Independent / County run shelters (no DSS/ no ARC)
Williamsburg – opened 2 shelters (30AUG23) – Williamsburg Co. Recovery Center & Hemmingway High School (internal county staff only) – no DSS / ARC support requested
STANDBY LOCATIONS
Clarendon – Manning High School – standby – no plans to open at this time (per County EM)
Aiken – possible shelter – location TBD – for post- storm needs
Horry – Carolina Forest Rec. CenterÂ
Marion – possible shelter(s) – location(s) TBD – for post-storm needs
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To stay updated, visit https://www.scemd.org
Ready.gov Hurricane preparedness:
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Prepare an Emergency Prep Kit:
Quick Information
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Emergency Hotline:
(866) 246-0133
Contact AccessAbility at:
(843) 225-5080
TTY (843) 225-0231
Citizen’s Information Line:
Charleston County: (843) 746-3900
Dorchester County: (843) 832-0393 or (843) 563-0393
Berkley County: (843) 719-4800
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:
Make a communication Plan:
FEMA Emergency Checklist:
Prepare an Emergency Prep Kit:
Individuals with Disabilities Think about more than just food and water:
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)Â – 1005 Dubose School Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Emergency SC Shelters
Communication Tool Kit
Heading to an Emergency Shelter? Here is a tool to help you communicate your needs to shelter personnel.
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/emergency-prep/risk-communication/show-me-tool.pdf
For other valuable information, Please reach out to your local Emergency Preparedness Division.
Hurricane Hotlines & Public Information System Phone Numbers
